Business Ethics Reflection
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Business Ethics Reflection
XMGT/216
Sonja Chalk
Values, morals, ethics, and principles make us who we are. We are taught these concepts at an early age that manifest in us as we reach adulthood. Throughout life there will be many challenges and/or dilemmas that will test these concepts. Whenever I have a dilemma, (whether it be personal or work related) I try to stick to the values and morals that were ingrained in me as a child.
When it comes to business ethics, many people often believe that there is always the right thing to do based on moral principle, and others often believe that the right thing to do depends on the situation. In the business world ethics are often displaced by greed. Some businesses feel that financial gain or success if more important than business ethics. Having some type of business ethics or business code of conduct is what will make a successful business. I try to hold true to what I believe, and that is “right is right and wrong is wrong” regardless of the situation. Most businesses have codes, policies, and/or guides that depict what their business ethics are.
Being an office manager of a dental clinic I am often faced with ethical dilemmas at work. I’ve been in the position that I am in for over 12 years, and during which time I acquired a close personal friendship with one of my co-workers. Outside of work, my co-worker and I would go out to eat, shop, watch movie, etc. She often shared things that happen in her personal life with me, and would come to me for guidance because she valued my opinion. There came a time when she was having personal issue at home, and for one reason or another, this would cause her to miss several days from work, come in late, leave work early, or come in and not be productive at all. Due to the fact that we were friends outside of work, she felt that she should be able to get by with certain things. She expected special treatment. I gave her several warnings before writing her up, and...
XMGT/216
Sonja Chalk
Values, morals, ethics, and principles make us who we are. We are taught these concepts at an early age that manifest in us as we reach adulthood. Throughout life there will be many challenges and/or dilemmas that will test these concepts. Whenever I have a dilemma, (whether it be personal or work related) I try to stick to the values and morals that were ingrained in me as a child.
When it comes to business ethics, many people often believe that there is always the right thing to do based on moral principle, and others often believe that the right thing to do depends on the situation. In the business world ethics are often displaced by greed. Some businesses feel that financial gain or success if more important than business ethics. Having some type of business ethics or business code of conduct is what will make a successful business. I try to hold true to what I believe, and that is “right is right and wrong is wrong” regardless of the situation. Most businesses have codes, policies, and/or guides that depict what their business ethics are.
Being an office manager of a dental clinic I am often faced with ethical dilemmas at work. I’ve been in the position that I am in for over 12 years, and during which time I acquired a close personal friendship with one of my co-workers. Outside of work, my co-worker and I would go out to eat, shop, watch movie, etc. She often shared things that happen in her personal life with me, and would come to me for guidance because she valued my opinion. There came a time when she was having personal issue at home, and for one reason or another, this would cause her to miss several days from work, come in late, leave work early, or come in and not be productive at all. Due to the fact that we were friends outside of work, she felt that she should be able to get by with certain things. She expected special treatment. I gave her several warnings before writing her up, and...