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Which approach to ethics programs emphasizes organizational norms and is written as a code of conduct?

  • Monological approach
  • Compliance-based approach
  • Formal approach (correct)
  • Dialogical approach

    • What is a key characteristic of values-based programs compared to compliance-based programs?

  • Conformity with externally imposed standards
  • Control through penalties
  • Management-driven rather than lawyer-driven (correct)
  • Focus on specific rules and policies

    • What distinguishes the dialogical approach in ethics programs?

  • It encourages strict adherence to a code of conduct.
  • It promotes self-governance and personal judgment.
  • It relies on specific legal standards.
  • It highlights communication before decision-making. (correct)

    • Which option best describes compliance-based programs?

    <p>They focus on enforcing specific behavioural prescriptions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do values-based programs primarily facilitate ethical conduct in an organization?

    <p>By promoting self-imposed standards and accountability.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a fundamental question to consider when defining a problem accurately?

    <p>How did this situation occur?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question addresses the impact of a decision on others involved?

    <p>Can you discuss the problem with the affected parties before you make your decision?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the 'light of day test' aim to assess?

    <p>The transparency of the action to the public.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key aspect of the categorical imperative?

    <p>Determining if the action could be a universal standard.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a type of conflict of interest mentioned?

    <p>Apparent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary intention of asking 'Whom could your decision or action injure?'

    <p>To assess the moral implications of a decision.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is meant by 'the ventilation test'?

    <p>Getting a second opinion from an unbiased individual.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect does the question 'Could you disclose your decision to your family?' emphasize?

    <p>The transparency and ethicality of the action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of conducting an ethics audit in an organization?

    <p>To discover actual or potential unethical behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does an ethics officer typically hold within an organization?

    <p>Reports to the board of directors or CEO and reviews complaints</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common method used by corporations to facilitate ethical reporting?

    <p>Hotlines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key challenge faced by whistleblowers?

    <p>The legal implications of disclosing information</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the compliance officer ensure within an organization?

    <p>That all employees are aware of corporate policies and legal regulations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What ethical dilemma might a whistleblower face?

    <p>Choosing between job security and ethical integrity</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of ethics committees within organizations?

    <p>They include directors, managers, or staff to monitor ethical standards.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which question reflects a common concern for whistleblowers when disclosing unethical behavior?

    <p>Will I be believed?</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which generation of codes primarily addresses international concerns, including human rights and labor conditions?

    <p>Fifth generation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a primary purpose of institutionalizing codes of conduct?

    <p>To discourage ethical apathy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT listed as a type of code?

    <p>Individual codes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one criticism of codes of conduct mentioned in the content?

    <p>They are unnecessary for all corporations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ethical training method is NOT mentioned in the content?

    <p>Addressing only upper management</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What issue was primarily addressed in the first generation of codes?

    <p>Conflict of interest</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which model utilizes three elements: bell, book, and candle?

    <p>Josephson model</p> Signup and view all the answers

    One of the criticisms of codes of conduct is that they are often:

    <p>Overly idealistic and vague</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a criterion for an effective ethics program?

    <p>Visibility</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of leader is characterized by being a strong moral manager but a weak moral person?

    <p>Hypocritical leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a benefit of ethics programs?

    <p>Higher sales revenue</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the first guideline for effective ethics management?

    <p>Understand the existing ethical culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes a weak moral manager and weak moral person?

    <p>Unethical leader</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which aspect of a corporate culture is considered a subset specifically for ethics?

    <p>Ethical corporate culture</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor can contribute to the failure of ethical leadership and programs?

    <p>Rationalization and self-delusion</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which benefit of an ethics program directly affects the sensitivity of managers?

    <p>Heightened ethical sensitivity of employees and managers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the primary tasks of boards of directors concerning ethics?

    <p>To identify values that determine acceptable behavior</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does top management play in ensuring the success of ethics programs?

    <p>They announce, champion, and lead ethical programs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which description best fits a person with an amoral posture?

    <p>Ignores ethics in the belief that business operates outside moral judgments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characterizes immoral management?

    <p>They actively pursue unethical behaviors for selfish gains</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What might unintentionally amoral leaders lack in their decision-making?

    <p>Awareness of the ethical implications of their actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following values is essential for moral management?

    <p>Leadership in ethical dilemmas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement best describes 'intentional amoral leaders'?

    <p>They actively disregard ethics in business activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common misconception about amoral management?

    <p>Amoral leaders exist in a neutral state regarding ethics</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which principle should a moral manager aspire to uphold?

    <p>Making ethics a driving force in the organization</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a characteristic of leaders who are morally careless?

    <p>Being unaware of ethical implications</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Ethics - The Practice

    • Ethics is a cornerstone of Corporate Social Responsibility

    • Ethical leadership can be categorized in various ways:

      • Ethical: communicating standards and encouraging ethical conduct
      • Responsible: narrow focus on financial performance and stakeholder view
      • Servant leadership: emphasizing concern for others, combined with service motivation

    • Statements of values describe the desired principles, beliefs and assumptions within an organization

    • Key components of value statements include:

      • Key stakeholder interests
      • Emphasis on quality
      • Efficiency
      • Work climate
      • Observance of codes of conduct

    Codes of Conduct and Ethics

    • A code of conduct explicitly defines appropriate and inappropriate behavior
    • A code of ethics describes the guiding principles or values that guide behavior within an organization

    Distinction Between Codes of Conduct and Codes of Ethics

    • Codes of conduct are enforced by an external authority, specifying what is mandatory
    • Codes of ethics guide behavior based on individual conscience. Penalties are not common and focus on desired behavior
    • Types of codes include: Corporate, professional, industry, single issue, and national/international

    Content of Codes of Conduct and Codes of Ethics

    • Codes generally contain a statement of values/philosophies
    • They define criteria for decision-making and compliance with laws
    • They address responsibilities toward employees (e.g., health, safety, privacy)
    • Conflicts of interest are identified and outlined along with the handling process.
    • Corporate assets are protected, and business practices like honesty, fairness, legality and disclosure are outlined.
    • Responsibilities to society are mentioned
    • Implementation procedures and penalties for misconduct are detailed

    Five generations of codes of conduct and ethics

    • First generation: conflict of interest
    • Second generation: commercial conduct
    • Third generation: employee rights and motivation
    • Fourth generation: wider responsibility, environmental and community concern
    • Fifth generation: international concerns (human rights, labour conditions)

    Criticisms of Codes of Conduct

    • Often unenforceable
    • Unnecessary for most ethical companies
    • Penalties may be insignificant
    • Unrealistic and general
    • Meant to control competition or prevent government legislation

    Ethics Training

    • Involves educating employees on ethical values and policies.
    • Training sessions can include managers/consultants targeting all levels of employees.
    • Exercises, checklists and tests are common.
    • Models like Otto Bremer's (4 ethical questions), Josephson's "bell, book, and candle", Nash's plainly worded questions, and Pagano's model (6 tests) are used.

    Nash's Plainly Worded Questions

    • Have you defined the problem accurately?
    • How would you define the problem if you stood on the other side of the fence?
    • How did this situation occur in the first place?
    • To whom and to what do you give your loyalty as a person and as a company member?
    • What is your intention in making this decision?
    • How does this intention compare to the probable results?
    • Whom could your decision or action injure?
    • Can you discuss the problem with affected parties beforehand?
    • Are you confident your position will hold up over time?
    • Could you disclose your decision to all stakeholders?
    • What is the symbolic potential of your action? (Understood/misunderstood)
    • Under what conditions would you make an exception to your stance?

    Pagano Model

    • Legal/illegal?
    • Greatest good/greatest number?
    • Categorical imperative/universal standard?
    • Test in the light of day/public scrutiny?
    • Do unto others/impact on others?
    • Ventilate, get another opinion from someone without vested interest

    Understanding Conflicts of Interest

    • Conflicts of interest arise when a private interest influences the objective performance of duties
    • Types of conflicts include: Real, apparent, and potential

    Common Conflicts of Interest

    • Self-dealing
    • Accepting gifts or benefits
    • Influence peddling
    • Using employer's property
    • Using confidential information
    • Outside employment/moonlighting
    • Post-employment
    • Personal conduct

    Ethics Audits, Managers, and Committees

    • Systematic effort to identify/address unethical behavior in an organization
    • Conducted by consultants advising on organizational ethics
    • Includes ethics officers, compliance officers, and ethics committees

    Ethics Reporting Systems and Whistleblowing

    • The importance of corporations developing internal reporting systems for ethical conduct
    • Reporting systems include hotlines for whistleblowing
    • Whistleblowing involves disclosing unethical or illegal behavior

    Whistleblowing: Ethical Implications

    • Choices to maintain silence, quit, or disclose wrongdoing
    • Moral or legal gray areas

    Ethics: Who is Responsible?

    • Boards of directors need to define acceptable behavior for the organization
    • Top management commitment is important for ethics program success (announce, champion, lead ethically)

    Management and Leadership Models

    • Immoral: lacking ethical principles and prioritizing self-gain
    • Amoral: without ethics, intentionally or unintentionally. May not consider the ethical implications of decisions and actions
    • Moral: adhering to high ethical standards and aiming for success within principled boundaries
    • Hypocritical: Strong moral manager and weak moral person
    • Unethical: weak moral manager and weak moral person
    • Ethical: Strong moral manager and person
    • Ethically silent: weak moral manager and potentially weak moral person

    Ethics Programs: Approaches

    • Formal approach: based on written codes of conduct
    • Monological approach: managers/employees decide on right/wrong
    • Dialogical approach: emphasis on communication before decision-making

    Compliance versus Values-based Programs

    • Compliance programs focus on rules, policies, and regulations
    • Values-based programs focus on personal ethics and value alignment with the organization's goals
    • Compliance vs. Values-based summaries summarized

    Ethics Programs: Evaluation

    • Evaluation criteria for effective ethics programs: Visibility, Ownership, Fit, Balance
    • The criteria, benefits of ethics programs, and four types of leadership

    Ethics Programs Evaluation and Benefits

    • Implicit programs: embedded in values of an institution that rewards ethical behaviour
    • Criteria for effective ethics programs: visibility, ownership, fit, balance

    Why Ethical Leadership and Programs Might Fail

    • Imperfect managers
    • Self-interest and self-delusion
    • Threats of formal and informal sanctions
    • Tolerance for risk-taking behaviors
    • Pressure from particular situations

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    Test your understanding of various approaches to ethics programs, including compliance-based and values-based models. This quiz covers key concepts such as the 'light of day test,' conflict of interest, and ethics audits. Challenge yourself on how ethics influence organizational conduct.

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