Ethical Considerations in Human Resource Managament.

If organizations are going to be successful in the 21st century, they need HR professionals that act ethically and can help drive the success of their organizations. This means that HR professionals need to treat their employees as more than just human capital.

ethical considerations and the connection between business ethics and one’s personal morality. This sometimes requires HR professionals to question the viewpoints or actions of their colleagues or to reconsider things that have
always been done this way.” This might involve suggesting new behaviors and practices or challenging other leaders rather than conforming to current behaviors and practices.

Acting ethically can also produce positive returns on business. Whether it is acting ethically in everyday practices or adopting corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives, these acts will not only create a better world, but can also give the organization a competitive edge. It can sometimes be a balancing act, however, when global organizations face pressures from each of the countries in which they operate. The organizations must be able to find ways to meet and balance the needs of various countries, differing ethical guidelines, and their own employees. There are various ethical guidelines that exist within the field of practice, professional associations, and organizations, and it is the responsibility of HR professionals to be familiar with these and to also create new ones appropriate for their organization, when necessary.

In addition, you will examine theories, models, concepts, and philosophies related to ethics. In general, these suggest how or why a person thinks, acts, and makes decisions based on their moral beliefs. Cognitive Moral Development Theory, Utilitarianism, Categorical Imperative, and the Defining Issues Test are just a few areas you will examine that consider a person’s moral development. As you explore each of these and conduct your own research over the next two weeks, consider how they can be applied to a global workplace environment.

Prepare an annotated bibliography for each of the 10 articles you select. The heading for each Annotation is a full APA reference for the article, therefore the authors names need not be mentioned in the body text. For each entry, be sure to address the following as a minimum:

Discuss the scope of the resource
Discuss the purpose and philosophical approach
Discuss the underlying assumptions
If referring to a research reporting article, present the methodology
Relate the resource to the body of resources you have consulted in this course
Discuss any evident limitations and opportunities for further inquiry.

Articles

Eurich, T., Krause, D., Cigularov, K., & Thornton, G. (2009). Assessment centers: Current practices in the United States. Journal of Business and Psychology, 24(4), 387–407. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The authors examine assessment centers and whether HR professionals use Guidelines and Ethical Considerations for Assessment Center Operations in their development and use. It was found that most organizations used the guidelines and job analysis techniques when determining assessment center dimensions.

Jacques, M. L. (1999). The call of quality: Doing right things right. Quality Progress, 32(9), 48–54. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The author focuses on the relationship between quality and ethics. The author discusses factors in the workplace that pressure employees into unethical behavior, as well as different codes of ethics.

McElhaney, K. (2009). A strategic approach to corporate social responsibility. Leader to Leader, 52, 30–36. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has become common in today’h s organizations. The author discusses how organizations can align CSR with their business strategy and see a positive financial return.

Murray, J. S. (2010). Moral courage in healthcare: Acting ethically even in the presence of risk. Online Journal of Issues in Nursing, 15(3), 1–9. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The author discusses how it is not always easy for professionals to do the right thing in ethical dilemmas. He offers strategies for assisting others in choosing the most ethical choice.

Prinsloo, P., Beukes, C., & De Jongh, D. (2006). Corporate citizenship education for responsible business leaders. Development Southern Africa, 23(2), 197–2 11. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The authors suggest the use of corporate citizenship education to avoid erosion of corporate ethics. They suggest that this type of education can help reduce the abuse of natural and human resources.

Salopek, J. J. (2001). Do the right thing. T+D, 55(7), 38–44. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The author discusses some of the benefits that occur as a result of organizations following ethical codes. These include meeting shareholders’ needs, improved reputation, employee trust, and alignment of mission and vision among others.

Tan, J., & Wang, L. (2011). MNC strategic responses to ethical pressure: An institutional logic perspective. Journal of Business Ethics, 98(3), 373–390. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The authors provide scenarios to help guide global organizations in the ethical pressures they face. Organizations often face various ethical pressures from the countries in which they operate.

Venezia, C., Venezia, G., Cavico, F., & Mujtaba, B. (2011). Is ethics education necessary? A comparative study of moral cognizance in Taiwan and the United States. The International Business & Economics Research Journal, 10(3), 17–28. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

In this article, the authors discuss that many business leaders today are most concerned about profit first and ethics and morals second. They suggest that business schools have the responsibility of incorporating ethics into their curriculum to help capitalism flourish and for society to be better off as a whole.

Zygmunt, N. (1989, February 12). Business forum: The moral dilemma; Yes, Socrates, ethics can be taught. The New York Times. Retrieved from the Walden Library databases.

The author introduces the question of whether business ethics can be taught. The author suggests that instead of just teaching business professionals what is right or wrong, they need to be exposed to real ethical dilemmas in order to learn moral decision making.