Workplace Ethical Dilemma
BSHS/332
March 11, 2013
Dr. Rina Wallace

Workplace Ethical Dilemma Workplace dilemmas and issues occur often and ranges from a simple disagreement to complicated issues. Understanding the diversity of issues may present dilemmas for the organization; however, identifying, and correcting these problems will help prevent the organization from suffering loss. Employees will make decisions each day within a business, from the top level-managers to the lower-level managers, and even with lower-level employees. No matter the position, each employee has exposure with facing the risk of an ethical dilemma at some time. Some ethical decisions are more confusing than others and many cannot comprehend the complication of the issues. Recognizing how to resolve ethical issues in the workplace can enhance the effects of the decision-making process. In addition, it will help to maintain the employee and the business in good standing in the public’s sight and the law. Ethics involve a persons’ appreciation of worthy principles, ideals, goals, and values (Freeman, 2000).
Workplace Dilemma As a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service (USPS) for over 30 years I have seen some unethical dilemmas. Many employees have lost jobs resulting from theft, falsifying documents, cheating, abuse, and sexual harassment. Recently, a particular incident took place between a male and female employee. Each regular carrier has a particular route each day to deliver mail. The carrier has to prepare the route for delivery beginning early in the mornings. This task takes the carrier about three to four hours to prepare the route for delivery. Sandy was off from work because of illness for a couple of days. The supervisor assigned the route to a fairly new carrier, Carolyn, who is young and beautiful. Carolyn has a nice personality and enjoys her