...Is there a social responsibility for the organization in the community? Explain and provide examples. “If there are no contributions to society, there is nothing to distribute; that is, no society produces anything without the effort of its people” (Garrett, Bailey, & Barrett, 2009, p. 91, para 5). Social responsibility is an ethical theory in which organizations, entities, and individuals carry a responsibility to do greater good that benefits the society. Organizations and entities need support from the community in order for the company to thrive and prosper; therefore there are numerous reasons to encourage the significance of social responsibility in the community. The American Red Cross’ vision statement is based on the principle of always being there in times of need. They are compassionate champions who assist all people affected by disaster across the United States and around the world by providing shelter, medical attention, and lifesaving blood products. As an example of American Red Cross commitment to social responsibility, fundamental principles comprises of humanity, impartiality, neutrality, independence, voluntary service, unity and universality. Humanity The principle of humanity is based on the desire to deliver assistance, with no discrimination, to those in need on both national and international levels to prevent and heal human suffering where it’s found. Impartiality The American Red Cross does not discriminate again any nationality, race...
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...be considered “confidential” includes business contracts, financial information, internal correspondence, and any and all documentation (electronic or paper-based) that is not authorized to be disclosed to the public. Disclosure of sensitive information will lead to immediate termination and possible charges/fines (depending on the severity of the violation) as is legal under state and federal law. Employees should not take advantage of privileged information and share it with our competitors. By leaking confidential information you are threatening the well-being of the company as well as that of our clients. If left unsure of what information is considered confidential, please consult with your direct supervisor, HR Department, or Legal Team for further guidance. 2.) Proper Communication: Company X’s public communications are to be properly constructed and delivered in a clear, accurate and informative manner. All direct communications with the public should be factually correct and not misleading in any manner. Such public communications include, but are not limited to speeches, press releases, and quarterly earnings reports or other public financial sharing. Public or media requests for specific information are to be handled by the appropriate, authorized parties and responded to by said parties. Company X is legally obligated to share only information required by state and federal law. These communications should always be handled carefully and passed through the proper...
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...E-ethical leadership for virtual project teams Margaret R. Lee * Capella University, 225 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, MN 55402, United States Received 30 March 2008; received in revised form 21 May 2008; accepted 27 May 2008 Abstract This paper presents a review of current literature on ethical theories as they relate to ethical leadership in the virtual business environment (e-ethics) and virtual project leadership. Ethical theories are reviewed in relation to virtual project management, such as participative management, Theory Y, and its relationship to utilitarianism; Kantian ethics, motivation, and trust; communitarian ethics, ethic of care and egalitarianism; Stakeholder Theory; and the use of political tactics. Challenges to e-ethical leadership are presented and responses to these issues discussed. The conclusion presents four propositions for future research. The purpose of this paper is to identify secondary literature on e-ethics and how this new area of business ethics may affect the leaders of virtual project teams. Ó 2008 Elsevier Ltd and IPMA. All rights reserved. Keywords: E-ethics; E-leadership; Virtual project management; Virtual teams; Project management; Ethics; Project leadership; Ethical project leadership; E-ethical project management; Sensitive material; Code of conduct; Social isolation; Virtual community; Stakeholder involvement 1. Introduction The need for ethical leadership in project teams has always been important in organizations...
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...Suggested Guidelines for Writing a Code of Ethics/Conduct Writing a Code of Ethics/Conduct Companies that follow both the letter and the spirit of the law by taking a “value-based” approach to ethics and compliance may have a distinct advantage in the marketplace. Give the average employee a legalistic “thou shall not….” code, and a negative response is almost guaranteed. Give employees a document that states clearly and concisely the company’s expectations, outlines acceptable behaviors, and presents viable options for asking questions and voicing concerns, and the likelihood is much greater that they will meet those expectations and exhibit the desired behaviors. Make the contents of the code equally applicable to everyone in the organization—at all levels—and you have a key ingredient for a code that becomes cultural, with all of the benefits. Code Basics There is no standard wording for a code of ethics/conduct. Each organization should develop one to suit the needs of its personnel in defining expected behaviors and in addressing the risks, challenges, and customs in the countries in which it operates, as well as to fit their specific industry and situation. However, there are some basic points to keep in mind when creating or modifying a code. • The code language should be simple, concise, and readily understood by all employees. • The code should not be legalistic—written as “thou shall not”— but rather state expected behaviors. • The code should apply to all employees...
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...Ethics and Social Responsibility Essay Nampung Panpaisal Northeastern University College of Professional Study The general purpose of project management is to advance the projects toward success, which includes ensuring they are completed on time, within budgetary constraints, of high quality, and they accommodate the assigned responsibility. To accomplish projects, laborers may capitalize on various theories and principles as guidelines. Examples of this include following project management process in an orderly fashion, starting with initiation, moving to planning, advancing to execution, following with monitoring and control, and wrapping up with closure. This also is best done by adhering to project management knowledge areas, which include management of scope, risk, time, budget and additional components that are integral to the process. The successful execution of these practices helps with the efficient advancement during each step of the project. Furthermore, completing tasks with ethical and social responsibility is another vital step of the process as project team members will be more coordinated when directing tasks. Merging efforts also aids the cooperation of team members. Different projects require the involvement of laborers with assorted skills and these workers hail from varied backgrounds and cultures, possess unique knowledge bases, and have endured an array of experiences. While these combinations can prove to be successful to projects, they also...
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...Professional Roles & Values Project Western Governors University A. Functional Difference Professional nursing organizations such as the Wisconsin Nurses Association (WNA) function as an advocate for registered nurses at the state level. The Wisconsin Nurses Assocation “works to protect, promote, and enhance the practice of professional nursing.” (“WISCONSINNURSES.ORG,” n.d.) The WNA encourages members to follow the American Nurses Association Code of Ethics for Nurses, provides assistance with professional development, and represents nurses at the state and national level. As a member of the WNA I know my voice is heard in Madison and Washington D.C. due to the actions of political action committees. I have the Code of Ethics to guide my practice. And I have access to numerous resources such as workshops, webinars and conferences to assist in developing my professional career as an RN in the state of Wisconsin. The Wisconsin Board of Nursing is a regulatory agency that is part of the Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services. “The Board of Nursing is involved in education, Legislation, licensing, and discipline of Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), Registered Nurses (RNs), Nurse Midwives and Advanced Practice Nurse Prescribers (APNP).” (“dsps.wi.gov/Boards –Councils/Board-Pages/Board-of-Nursing-Main-Page/,”n.d.) Chapter 441 of the Wisconsin State Statues provides an overview...
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... | | |Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility | Copyright © 2010, 2009, 2008 by University of Phoenix. All rights reserved. Course Description This course provides a foundational perspective for socially responsible management practices in business. Special emphasis is placed on the inter-related nature of ethics, moral, legal, and social issues in managing individuals, groups, and the organization within a business environment. Policies Faculty and students/learners will be held responsible for understanding and adhering to all policies contained within the following two documents: • University policies: You must be logged into the student website to view this document. • Instructor policies: This document is posted in the Course Materials forum. University policies are subject to change. Be sure to read the policies at the beginning of each class. Policies may be slightly different depending on the modality in which you attend class. If you have recently changed modalities, read the policies governing your current class modality. Course Materials DeGeorge, R. T. (2010). Business ethics (7th ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall. Trevino, L. K., & Nelson, K. A. (2007). Managing business ethics: Straight talk about how to do it right (4th ed). Hoboken, NJ: John Wiley & Sons. All...
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...Presentation to PICPA, 20 March 200 “THE NEW CODE OF ETHICS FOR CPA’s” Atty. Eranio L. Punsalan Chairman Ethics Board Philippine Institute of Certified Public Accountants PICPA New code of ethics for CPAs y Atty. Eranio L. Punsalan A Presentation to PICPA, 20 March 200 Agenda Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants in the Philippines Modifications to the IFAC Code to consider Philippine regulatory requirements and circumstances Contents of Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants in the Philippines Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants in the Philippines y Atty. Eranio L. Punsalan A Presentation to PICPA, 20 March 200 Code of Ethics for Professional Accountants in the Philippines What is the Code? • It is a 105-page document, 80% of which cover independence rules and interpretations. Effectively superseding the old code which was issued by the PRC & BOA in 1978. • It is based on IFAC’s International Code of Ethics for Professional accountants (with minor modifications). • It demonstrates PICPA’s (as member of IFAC) commitment to IFAC’s broad objective of developing and enhancing a coordinated worldwide accountancy profession with harmonized standard.
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...A Discussion of Leadership and Ethics Grand Canyon University LDR 800 October 13, 2010 Leadership and Ethics 2 Abstract Recognizing the importance of ethical behavior in leadership requires leaders that understand its value. Leaders must have the ability to choose the ethical values that are most important to their organization. Generally speaking ethical behavior gains significance and becomes relevant when people must enforce the laws upon themselves because of the environmental or organizational setting of their workplace; consequently, in the everyday routine of those in an organizational setting, workers are exposed to many different situations and environments that require varying codes of ethics (Wyne, 2010). Leaders are expected to not only enforce those ethical codes of behavior but to live daily by those codes in an effort to gain the trust of those working with and for them. As a result, an organization that is strong in ethical standards is formed. Educational leadership is widely recognized as complex and challenging (Woods, 2009). Building teams that are motivated to exercise ethical behavior takes the fortitude and dedication of leaders whose leadership abilities expand merely talking about implementation of these standards but open the door to action in ethical and moral awareness. The intent and discussion in this paper involves a look into leadership and its connection with ethical models...
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...the Nurse Practice Act written by the OSBN, is a very important body of laws. “These rules have the effect of law and help define safe and competent practice.” (Oregon.gov, n.d.) It entails guidelines to govern my practice: it covers the laws that direct how I would conduct my self in a delegation situation, how I renew my license, how I would report illegal activity and to whom, how I should ensure my legal safety when accepting assignments and floating to another floor. It also contains many other laws to guide my practice. (Oregon.gov n.d.) On the other hand, the American Nurses Association (ANA) consists of 15 Board of Directors elected by the ANA members, all must be registered nurses (ANA n.d.c). The ANA Board reviews the Code of Ethics for Nurses, the scope and the standards of practice as well as overseeing all monetary issues of...
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...Leadership Cumulative Essay Mathew Johnson College Phoenix Leadership Prof. Monstade February 04, 2012 Leadership Cumulative Essay Introduction This essay will give insight into the author’s point of view on several facets of nursing today. The information provided will speak to lessons learned in the Everest College Nursing program. Topics covered shall consist of a reflection of the personal nursing philosophy, impact and concepts of the Nursing Code of Ethics and how it applies to Nursing as a profession, the concept of patient centered care, use of technology in documentation, and the leadership aspects that are considered as a new graduate. Leadership aspects entail team leading, delegation, and role transition from graduate to RN. This is the point of view of the author and information given here will be both objective and subjective. Nursing Philosophy In a previous paper written, the reflection of this student’s own nursing philosophy seemed to coincide with that of Florence Nightingale as well as Dorothy Orem. Orem’s school of thought leans toward the nurse having a large hand in aiding a patient to achieve total self-sustainability. Dorothy Orem’s theory is actually three separate theories that work synergistically. These theories are the theory of self-care, theory of self-care deficit, and the theory of Nursing systems. This works well for a patient, when achieved, due to the self-care...
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...Ethics Report – task2 Human Resources RJDT Strategies for ethics training on the job should be applied to all levels from temporary workers to upper management. There must be no basis for resentment among employees because of a real or perceived double standard of morality. The company itself must also model these standards to the public. Consistency builds credibility, a contrast to competitors and non-competing companies alike, who may not be as accountable to outsiders. “This stage involves the use of managerial, communication, administrative, and persuasive abilities to ensure the choice is carried out. The success of a decision is based on how it is implemented.” (Becker 2011) b.1 Strategies Mentoring will help employees learn better ways of applying the code of ethics and understanding ways it can help them be more successful on the job. Modeling is a natural extension of mentoring, since the company sees all employees as co-workers, and peer pressure is a useful tool for reinforcing positive behaviors. Forthrightness helps build trust. Accountability is an asset to relationships, and a good role model for employees following the code of ethics. Shifts power to the employee to determine how to apply the ethical standard and be responsible for the result. This is one factor in raising job satisfaction and performance, making employees see that every person’s actions count. When one employee sees another engage in ethical, code-conscious activity, there is greater...
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...and comply with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations concerning Team Members’ safety. Provide job-related training consistent with the Company’s requirements for Team Members whose needs, capabilities, and desires warrant such training. The Company expects all Team Members/Associates to: Begin work on time and complete a productive, full work day. Exhibit a respectful, nice, and positive attitude toward other Team Associates and to our customers. Comply with the policies, requirements, and procedures adopted by the Company. Follow directions and instructions from their supervisor regarding normal work activity. Not interfere with the orderly work of others and not loiter on company premises while off duty. Unauthorized appearance on company premises while off duty is strongly discouraged and your presence must not interfere with the orderly work of others who are on duty. These expectations should not be interpreted as discouraging any Team Member from presenting a work-related complaint to Greystar management while off duty. Ensure personal matters do not interfere with your productivity or the productivity of others. Company X retains the right to use all executive functions, including, but not limited to, the right to: Assign, manage, and supervise the performance of Team Members. Transfer Team Members. Terminate the employment of Team Members. Create, change, and eliminate policies, practices, and regulations in...
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...Ethics, Social Responsibility and the bottom line. Assessment Code: RWT1 Student Name: Michael Daley Table of Contents Executive Summary 3 Introduction 4 Research findings: 5 Business Relationships can be improved through being Ethical and Socially Responsible 5 Strong Business Ethics will increase Efficiency 6 Social Responsibility will greatly increase our company’s Reputation 7 Recommendations 8 Conclusion 9 References 11 Executive Summary Ethics and social responsibility is on the mind of everyone in the world these days. We have all seen the effects of what happens when a company does not follow an ethical standard; it can lead very quickly to its demise. A strong ethical standard and being socially responsible is a must in the world of business. There are those who think that if they can get away with things, it can lead to higher profits and a bigger bottom line. This may be true in the short term but history has shown that those with strong ethics have the longevity and reputation to make it in the long run. The research for this report will show that not only is having strong ethics and being socially responsible the right thing to do, it is the smart thing to do for our company. In all we do, we need to have good relationships with those that we need in order to conduct business. We have vendors, suppliers, stakeholders and consumers that we have to maintain a good and strong relationship with. By having a strong ethical standard...
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...ACA Code of Ethics D.1.b.; “Counselors work to develop and strengthen relationships with colleagues from other disciplines to best serve clients.” (2014, p. 10) Following that code of ethic, I would work to strength relationship with Marie to be able to talk to her about her current behaviors. ACA Code of Ethics D.1.d. also states; “When a team decision raises ethical concerns, counselors first attempt to resolve the concern within the team. If they cannot reach a resolution among team members, counselors pursue other avenues to address their concerns consistent with client well-being.” (2014, p. 10). Accordance to this code of ethic it is imperative that the concerned colleagues attempt to resolve this issue with Marie in-house first. Suggestively, through a meeting that carefully expresses concerns from members. It is important to bring evidentiary support so that Marie can be fully aware of her actions through the colleague’s...
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