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Marlen Sierra
November 8, 2018
STATEMENT ON ORGANIZATIONAL ETHICS 2
Ethics are a set of duties and standards that guide human behavior within an organization;
our own personal views on what is correct and incorrect in any given situation. The way we
respond or react to that situation will depend on how ethical we are. Ethics are the morals and
values that prevent us from acting in bad faith and direct us to act in all honesty and integrity
(Johnson, 2016).
Organizational Ethics make reference to the morals and values that make and improve an
organization, and how the individuals within an organization operate. It focuses on shaping the
ethical guidelines and how the industry is developed through universal values that human beings
possess. They are best demonstrated through acts of fairness, compassion, integrity, honor,
The Ethical Theory of Altruism is one by which I feel more connection to. It offers
perspective on how people are moved into action rather than focusing on oneself. It advocates
helping others without trying to get compensated in any way (Johnson, 2016).
My style of ethics has been developing since I was young. I was brought up in a
Christian home, always looking out for others. I was taught to respect others and their personal
views. In High School I was nominated by several students as a peer counselor; this gave me an
opportunity to join a peer assistance program and work closely with peers (Johnson, 2016).
My personal ethics are to respect others’ beliefs and earn others’ respect. I have strong
ethical views, but I am also an open-minded person, which allows me to be able to consider the
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ethical views of others and respect them. If there is no contradiction within the organization’s
ethical views, then they should not affect me, personally (Johnson, 2016).
As a leader, my ethical views would probably be consistent with those of others. In any
case that they may differ, I am open to discussing my views and to observing things from a
those with the same ethical perspective as mine, but I will also work with those whose
values of teamwork, positivism and fellowship. I consider this fundamental for the proper
functioning and growth of an organization. With this in mind, employees would feel valued and
show up to work, happily. Happiness and work satisfaction increases productivity in the
workplace; therefore enabling the employees to be worry-free and more concentrated in their
work. This would maintain a good working environment, while becoming a good motivator for
In summary, our ethical views may differ from one another in any given circumstance,
but if we learn to work together for the good of the organization we are working for, then ethical
values within the company will flourish (Johnson, 2016). A favorable work environment is the
key to a successful organization, and success is the goal of the leaders. When the leaders
motivate employees, and the employees feel good about the company, satisfaction sets in, greater
productivity arises, and good performance turns into efficient and creative work (McKee, 2014).
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Reference
Johnson, C. E. (2016) Organizational Ethics: A Practical Approach. (3rd ed.). Thousand Oaks,
McKee, A. (2014) Management: A Focus on Leaders. (2nd ed.). Upper Saddle River, NJ: