By Larry Chonko PhD The University of Texas at Arlington Alternative Courses of Action Alternative Courses of Action Available in Ethical Situations Not think about it Go along and get along ID: 191768
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presents
By
Larry
Chonko, Ph.D.
The University of Texas at Arlington
Alternative Courses of ActionSlide2
Alternative Courses of Action Available in Ethical Situations
Not think about it
Go along and get alongProtestConscientiously objectLeaveSecretly blow the whistle
Publicly blow the whistleSecretly threaten to blow the whistleSlide3
Alternative Courses of Action Available in Ethical Situations
ACTIONS
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGESNOT THINK ABOUT ITAvoids the danger of getting into a zero-sum game with colleaguesThe risk of going in the wrong directionGO ALONG & GET ALONG
Same as “not think about it”Same as “not think about it”Individuals slowly conform… maybe to the wrong direction
PROTEST
Individual feels good about making effort to stop unethical behavior
Organization disregards protest & punishes protesterSlide4
Alternative Courses of Action Available in Ethical Situations
ACTIONS
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGESCONSCIENTIOUSLY OBJECTMakes clear statement that one person feels that action is unethicalPerson feels good about self for making effort to stop unethical behavior
Few organizations recognize individual rights to objectMay hurt chances for rewards and advancementLEAVE
Signals that organization will lose good people if unethical behavior continues
Person who leaves may join a competitor, feels better because he/she did not cooperate with unethical behavior
Most people are replaceable and if replacement cooperates with unethical behavior, what is gained?Slide5
Alternative Courses of Action Available in Ethical Situations
ACTIONS
ADVANTAGES
DISADVANTAGESSECRETLY BLOW THE WHISTLECan be very effectiveIf whistle-blower remains secret, retaliation cannot occurFeelings of cowardice Creation of atmosphere of mistrustWhat will whistle-blower do if confronted by firm - tell the truth or lie?
PUBLICLY BLOW THE WHISTLECan be effectiveWhistle-blower may be treated as a hero by many
Organization may attack the whistle-blower
It is difficult to interact with those one is criticizing
It may be difficult to work with those who hold a grudge
SECRETLY THREATEN TO BLOW THE WHISTLE
Can be very effective
When it works, organization is not hurt by bad publicity
Does not permit dialogue between upper & lower managers
Might prevent injured consumers or clients from receiving remedies