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Ethic - Coggle Diagram

- - - - Fairness: The principle of justice and impartiality. It involves treating all individuals equally and making decisions without favoritism or bias.
      - Integrity: Adherence to moral and ethical principles. It involves consistency in actions, values, and principles, even in challenging situations.
      - Honesty: The commitment to truthfulness and integrity in actions and communications. It ensures transparency and builds trust in personal and professional relationships.
      - Responsibility: Taking ownership of one's actions and their consequences. This value encourages accountability and the fulfillment of obligations and duties.
      - Empathy: The ability to understand and share the feelings of others. Empathy helps in making decisions that consider the well-being and perspectives of others.
    - - Fair Treatment and Non-Discrimination
        Respect for Employee Rights
        Honesty and Transparency:Open Communication
        Employee Development and Well-being: Work-Life Balance
- - - - Lack of Flexibility: Deontology does not allow for exceptions based on context or consequences, which can lead to rigid and sometimes harmful decisions.
        Conflict of Duties: Deontologists can face dilemmas when duties conflict, such as the duty to tell the truth versus the duty to protect others from harm, without clear guidance on how to prioritize these duties.
        Potential for Harm: By focusing solely on the rightness of actions based on rules, deontology can overlook the potential for significant harm resulting from these actions.
      - Deontological Decisions Leading to Negative Outcomes
        Honesty vs. Harm
        Duty vs. Compassion
        Justice vs. Mercy
    - - Moral Consistency: Following established rules consistently prevents arbitrary decision-making and upholds justice.
        
        Duty and Respect: Duty-based ethics respect the autonomy and rationality of individuals, treating them as ends in themselves rather than as means to an end.
        
        Moral Predictability: Clear rules create a predictable moral framework that individuals can rely on, promoting stability and trust in social and professional relationships.
- - - - •Reward power: Offering something desirable to influence behavior
        
        •Coercive power: Penalizing negative behavior
        
        •Legitimate power: Titles and positions of authority
        
        •Expert power: Knowledge based
        
        •Referent power: Exists when goals or objectives are simila
- - - - Code of Ethics or Conduct: A document outlining the organization's values, principles, and expected behaviors, guiding ethical decision-making.
      - Leadership Commitment: Leaders demonstrate and support ethical practices, communicate their importance, and lead by example.
      - Ethics Training and Education: Regular sessions to educate employees on ethical standards, laws, and handling dilemmas through various formats.
      - Ethics Officers or Committees: Individuals or groups overseeing the ethics program, handling inquiries, investigating reports, and ensuring compliance.
      - Reporting Mechanisms: Confidential channels for reporting unethical behavior or code violations, including hotlines, email, or anonymous tools.
      - Monitoring and Enforcement: Regular audits and assessments to ensure compliance with ethical standards, with clear procedures for investigating violations.
      - Reward and Recognition: Systems to recognize and reward ethical behavior, reinforcing the importance of ethics.
    - - Enhances Reputation: Demonstrates the organization’s commitment to ethical behavior, building trust with stakeholders, including customers, employees, investors, and the public.
      - Reduces Risk: Helps prevent unethical behavior that can lead to legal issues, financial loss, and damage to the organization's reputation.
      - Fosters a Positive Work Environment: Promotes a culture of integrity and respect, leading to higher employee morale, satisfaction, and retention.
      - Improves Decision-Making: Provides a clear framework for making ethical decisions, helping employees navigate complex situations.
      - Compliance with Regulations: Ensures adherence to laws and regulations, reducing the risk of legal penalties and sanctions.
    - - Assess Organizational Needs: Evaluate the current ethical climate, identify risks, and determine the specific needs of the organization.
      - Develop Policies and Procedures: Create a comprehensive code of ethics and related policies that reflect the organization’s values and standards.
      - Communicate and Train: Launch the ethics program with clear communication from leadership, followed by ongoing training for all employees.
      - Establish Reporting Systems: Set up mechanisms for reporting ethical concerns and ensure employees are aware of how to use them.
      - Monitor and Enforce: Regularly monitor compliance, investigate reported issues, and enforce ethical standards consistently.
      - Review and Improve: Continuously assess the effectiveness of the ethics program and make necessary adjustments based on feedback and changing circumstances.
    - - Promotes Ethical Awareness: Increases employees' understanding of organizational values and standards, helping them avoid unethical behavior.
        
        Guides Decision-Making: Provides clear guidelines to assist in making ethical decisions, especially in complex situations.
        
        Encourages Accountability: Monitors ethical behavior and addresses violations, prompting employees to take responsibility for their actions.
        
        Builds Trust and Integrity: Fosters trust between employees and management, creating a work environment that values integrity.
        
        Reduces Misconduct: Regular training and reporting mechanisms reduce unethical behavior by highlighting consequences and reporting procedures.
        
        Enhances Morale and Engagement: Prioritizing ethical behavior makes employees feel respected and valued, boosting morale and job satisfaction.
        
        Supports a Positive Work Culture: Promotes a culture of respect, fairness, and transparency, improving workplace relationships and cooperation.
        
        Boosts Reputation: Enhances employees' pride and loyalty by being known for ethical practices.