Ethics

Today, common problems and issues include: appraising, promoting, hiring, safety and health, bullying, intimidation, discrimination and thefts.  The problems associated with the ethics of all these is in how fairness is applied to all and in the ability of the individual to make progress without detracting from the abilities of the majority.   And similarly, the progress of the majority is paramount for the organization, but not at the expense of the minority from having been restricted or hampered by that progress.

In the earliest of times, Plato and Aristotle were the first to establish principles about ethics.  Plato believed that some in society were more intelligent at applying reason and the understanding of right from wrong.  He is understood to believe those more adept at applying reason should be given broader authority in creating ethical guidelines for society.  On the other hand, Aristotle believed that all were created equal and that none were more or less infallible at applying these principles of reason and the first order of ethics.  Our modern day ethics are more compatible with Aristotle’s belief structure and are the foundation for modern day democratic principles within our society.

Interested in creating a code of ethics for your own organization?  Read The Ethics of Leadership by Joanne B. Ciulla.  The publication is available from Amazon.com.

These ancient beliefs have instilled the foundation for most of our ethical guides.  Learn more about ethics in human resources and ethics training programs for further development:

Comprehensive Ethics Courses - EthicalWorkforce.com
Crisis Leadership Workshop - US OPM

Ethics Training For Special Government Employees

HR Certification Institute - Code of Ethical and Professional Responsibility

SHRM on Ethics

Www.eHow.com - Human Resources & Ethics

How Human Resources Can Help Build an Ethical Organization by Linda Gravett

Mixing and Managing Four Generations of Employees by Greg Hammill

Ethics Resource Center
Scruples are a good thing.
12 Least Ethical Companies In The World (HuffingtonPost.Com)