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Ethics in HRD

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Rajan Prasad [LION]
Rajan Prasad [LION]

This document discusses ethics in human resource management. It covers several key topics: 1) The importance of ethics in the workplace including belonging to a group, commitment to work, and maintaining a strong public image. 2) Factors that shape ethical behavior at work including individual morality, laws/regulations, organizational culture, and opportunities to act ethically or unethically. 3) Ethical practices in HR functions like staffing, training, equal opportunity, and disciplinary systems.

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Ethics in Human Resource Management EVTEK International Project Week Balkov, Cotton, Ferro, Fröberg, Harju, Hirvijoki. Hoskonen, Hämäläinen, Härkönen
Structure Introduction to ethics Ethics in worklife Ethics in human resource management Ethical discipline
Ethics what does it really mean?
Social responsibility vs. ethics Social responsibility is one aspect of ethics The main difference : business Definition : A company's sense of responsibility towards the community and the environment
4 Levels of social responsibility Proactive stance : Actively seeks opportunities to contribute  Johnson&Johnson Accommodative stance : responds to requests  McDonald’s Defensive stance : Does legal minimum    Wall mart Obstructionist stance : Actively avoids responsibility  Enron
Importance of ethics in the workplace Belonging to a group, community Commitment and motivation for the job Promote a strong public image It’s the right thing to do !
How does ethics apply?
Ethical culture in worklife Honest communication Fair treatment Special consideration Fair competition Responsibility to organisation Corporate social responsibility Respect for law
Factors shaping ethical behaviour at work Individual Everyone’s own personal moral philosophy Individual stage of moral development Laws and regulations Organizational The organisation’s culture Co-workers and leaders Opportunities to be ethical or unethical Laws, requirements and regulations
Factors shaping ethics in worklife Influence of leaders and managers very important Company’s ethical policies and codes Organization’s culture Company’s metrics Company oriented vs ethically oriented
Social Responsibility Program Operating with good manners, respecting the social and environmental issues Sustainability Reporting
CSR policies Internal control Diversity in hiring and avoiding discrimination Integrates employees views into decision making Respecting social and environmental issues Advanced resource productivity & recycling Good working conditions
Ethical HRM Staffing and selection Training Equal Opportunity laws Reward and disciplinary systems
Staffing and selection Know your employment law Follow the ethical recruitment guidelines Use pre-employment information services Use reference checking forms
Training To recognize ethical issues Use of ethical guidelines to resolve problems Targets and methods of ethical training
Equal opportunity laws Age discrimination Disability Ethnic/National origin, colour, race, religion, gender Fair labour standards
Reward and disciplinary systems Performance appraisal Appeals and grievance procedure Discipline system
Ethical discipline People not employees Job description is clear ” What to do ” attitude compared to ”Don’t do this” attitude Top managers example
Privacy violations and employer rights E-mail opening and reading Illegal control and measuring Future vision – employer knows everything about you Drug tests Checking backgrounds
Effective dismissal Factors Legal and valid reasons for dismissal Explain the reasons Be firm with your decision Process Informal action Disciplinary meeting First written warning Second written warning
Termination interview Be straightforward Explain the purpose of the interview Benefits after losing the job Document the exit interview Be prepared for questions
Conclusion Motivate and commit Individual and organizational factors Training and open two-way communication Knowing what to do

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Ethics in HRD

  • 1. Ethics in Human Resource Management EVTEK International Project Week Balkov, Cotton, Ferro, Fröberg, Harju, Hirvijoki. Hoskonen, Hämäläinen, Härkönen
  • 2. Structure Introduction to ethics Ethics in worklife Ethics in human resource management Ethical discipline
  • 3. Ethics what does it really mean?
  • 4. Social responsibility vs. ethics Social responsibility is one aspect of ethics The main difference : business Definition : A company's sense of responsibility towards the community and the environment
  • 5. 4 Levels of social responsibility Proactive stance : Actively seeks opportunities to contribute  Johnson&Johnson Accommodative stance : responds to requests  McDonald’s Defensive stance : Does legal minimum    Wall mart Obstructionist stance : Actively avoids responsibility  Enron
  • 6. Importance of ethics in the workplace Belonging to a group, community Commitment and motivation for the job Promote a strong public image It’s the right thing to do !
  • 8. Ethical culture in worklife Honest communication Fair treatment Special consideration Fair competition Responsibility to organisation Corporate social responsibility Respect for law
  • 9. Factors shaping ethical behaviour at work Individual Everyone’s own personal moral philosophy Individual stage of moral development Laws and regulations Organizational The organisation’s culture Co-workers and leaders Opportunities to be ethical or unethical Laws, requirements and regulations
  • 10. Factors shaping ethics in worklife Influence of leaders and managers very important Company’s ethical policies and codes Organization’s culture Company’s metrics Company oriented vs ethically oriented
  • 11. Social Responsibility Program Operating with good manners, respecting the social and environmental issues Sustainability Reporting
  • 12. CSR policies Internal control Diversity in hiring and avoiding discrimination Integrates employees views into decision making Respecting social and environmental issues Advanced resource productivity & recycling Good working conditions
  • 13. Ethical HRM Staffing and selection Training Equal Opportunity laws Reward and disciplinary systems
  • 14. Staffing and selection Know your employment law Follow the ethical recruitment guidelines Use pre-employment information services Use reference checking forms
  • 15. Training To recognize ethical issues Use of ethical guidelines to resolve problems Targets and methods of ethical training
  • 16. Equal opportunity laws Age discrimination Disability Ethnic/National origin, colour, race, religion, gender Fair labour standards
  • 17. Reward and disciplinary systems Performance appraisal Appeals and grievance procedure Discipline system
  • 18. Ethical discipline People not employees Job description is clear ” What to do ” attitude compared to ”Don’t do this” attitude Top managers example
  • 19. Privacy violations and employer rights E-mail opening and reading Illegal control and measuring Future vision – employer knows everything about you Drug tests Checking backgrounds
  • 20. Effective dismissal Factors Legal and valid reasons for dismissal Explain the reasons Be firm with your decision Process Informal action Disciplinary meeting First written warning Second written warning
  • 21. Termination interview Be straightforward Explain the purpose of the interview Benefits after losing the job Document the exit interview Be prepared for questions
  • 22. Conclusion Motivate and commit Individual and organizational factors Training and open two-way communication Knowing what to do