Questions and Answers
What is the primary relationship between perceived managerial controls and organizational justice?
Why should organizations be concerned about ethical behavior?
Which of the following best differentiates ethical relativism and ethical imperialism?
What does corporate social responsibility (CSR) refer to?
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How can organizations minimize unethical behavior?
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What is the primary focus of distributive justice in organizational justice?
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Procedural justice primarily addresses which aspect of organizational decision-making?
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Which element is NOT a part of interactional justice?
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What does 'fair process effect' refer to in the context of procedural justice?
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Which of the following best describes informational justice?
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Study Notes
Organizational Justice
- Studies perceptions of fairness within organizations.
- Crucial in influencing employee attitudes and behavior.
Forms of Organizational Justice
- Distributive Justice: Focuses on fairness regarding the perceived fair distribution of valued work-related outcomes.
- Procedural Justice: Concerns the fairness of the processes leading to outcomes; highlighted by the Fair Process Effect.
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Interactional Justice: Divided into:
- Interpersonal Justice: Fairness in treatment by others.
- Informational Justice: Fairness of the information basis for decisions.
Promoting Organizational Justice
- Ensure fair compensation for work performed.
- Encourage employee input in decision-making processes.
- Maintain transparency in procedures.
- Provide thorough explanations for decisions.
- Train management to foster dignity and respect in interactions.
Ethical Behavior in Organizations
- Current trends show managers are more committed to maintaining promises and transparency.
- Decrease in unethical practices and pressure to compromise ethical standards.
- Ethical behavior linked to respect and honesty in workplace culture.
Importance of Ethics
- Strong ethical practices enhance business success through:
- Improved financial performance.
- Lower operating costs.
- Better corporate reputation.
- Easier employee recruitment and retention.
Corporate Ethics Programs
- Structured approaches to foster an ethical organizational culture.
- Components include:
- A code of ethics outlining expected conduct.
- Ethics training for awareness and prevention of misconduct.
- Ethics audits to evaluate adherence to ethical practices.
- Establishment of an ethics committee for oversight.
- Designation of an ethics officer to lead initiatives.
- Communication mechanisms to disseminate ethical standards.
Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR)
- Comprised of four core responsibilities forming a pyramid:
- Economic: Ensures profitability and economic viability.
- Legal: Adheres to laws and regulations.
- Ethical: Upholds moral principles beyond legal requirements.
- Philanthropic: Engages in voluntary actions for societal benefit.
Overall Reasons to Care About Justice, Ethics, and CSR
- Unfair treatment negatively impacts work morale and behavior.
- Growing public intolerance for corporate unethical behavior demands proactive ethical management.
- Socially responsible companies enjoy better customer and investor support, improving financial results.
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Description
This quiz explores various forms of organizational justice and their relationship with ethical behavior in the workplace. It delves into the factors influencing ethical and unethical behavior, along with organizational accountability in promoting ethical practices. Test your understanding of these critical concepts in corporate social responsibility.
