An Analysis of Ethics in the WorkplaceIntroduction of EthicsEthics can be defined as "a field in itself, a set of concepts and principles that guide us in determining behavior that helps or harms sentient creatures. " (Elder and Paul, 2003). In today's society, it becomes natural to question the relevance of ethics. Participants in reality TV shows are rewarded with sums of up to $1,000,000 for activities such as lying, cheating, backstabbing and playing this game another way In the midst of downsizing, mergers and acquisitions, is it fair to impose on corporate America a set. high standards while simply trying to stay alive? Recent ethical disasters such as Enron and WorldCom make it clear that, now more than ever, businesses need to build on a solid foundation of ethics. they want to succeed and retain quality employees Today's employees face ethical challenges every day (Thomson Gale, 2005) states: “…the pressures of professional life clearly test the. personal morality of all individuals, at all levels of the organization. One in five respondents said they at least sometimes felt pressured by colleagues or managers to compromise. the organization's standards of ethical conduct in order to achieve business objectives. “As an employee, however, we should not automatically assume that a questionable request is unethical. As Amanda Gengler points out, “nearly 10% of employees who felt they were being asked to do something unethical ultimately determined that their boss's request was appropriate” (Gengler, 2006). Make sure you have all the facts before making a decision. The concepts of ethical principles in the workplace are generally not complex. However, some ethical questions require “reasoned judgment” to determine a definitive answer. This fact is illustrated by the following quote: “Some ethical questions have definitive answers; others require reasoned judgment. When we reason about an ethical question, we must determine whether it is simple or complex. » (Elder and Paul, 2003). Whether a company is thinking about how to treat its employees, create its products, serve its customers, or participate in the community, the ethical answers all revolve around doing the "right thing" rather than what might be the right thing. thing. most profitable or expedient in the short term. In a simple way, this means treating employees fairly, producing a safe, quality product, and striving to continually improve customer service. Most companies successfully apply these concepts when the ethical answer is clear. We don't steal from our employees.