MN7181 - The Ethical Context of HRM

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As per, Winstanley, Woodall and Heery (1996), ‘Special section of philosophy can be noted as Ethics which connects with integrity, its concepts such as good and bad, right and wrong; fairness and righteousness’.

Business ethics deals with the degree and extent of morality to be used in business (UKEssays, Ethics and Human Resource Management, 2017).

Johnson (2003), an ethical foundation is created at all practices in Human Resource and it deals with the consequences practically.

The ethical leadership more focused in the present world and a relationship between the company and its employees is now linked with the employment contract. The principle of ethical selection is governed by an ethical organization for hiring prospective employees.

In agreement with this company is mainly targeted to recruit a person who can commit to contributing the maximum towards enhancing the long-term value of the business.

Referring to these standards, things like religion, gender, age, and nationality are not applicable for hiring a person (UKEssays, Ethics and Human Resource Management, 2017).

Employees are maintained equality and equity justice by the employers' obligation to confirm on Ethics in HRM.

HRM ethics listed below as per Ethics and Human Resource Management (2017)
1. Basic human rights as job security, civil and employment fights
2. Safety to life in workplace
3. Privacy
4. Respect, fairness, and honesty

Moreover, Resource Management Institute, Ethics (2013) describes the role of Human Resources in linking with stimulation of Ethics as below;

1. Improving the recruitment and selection process
2. Training & Development
3. Proper performance appraisals
4. Rewards
5. Disciplinary process

Human Resources Unethical practices as follows;

1.     For Employers

  • Controlling of Unions
  • Selections and transfers, Biased appraisals
  • Child labour
  • Inflexible working hours
  • Physical violence

2.    For Employees

  • Personal false information
  • Taking decisions on personal grounds

3.      For Government

  • Announcement of vacancies without further planning


An organization connected with below Ethical Issues

  • Safety and Health
  • Face to face ethics
  • Corporate policy ethics
  • Communication
  • Employee Relations
  • Insecurity
  • Risk
  • Surveillance and control

Conclusion
Eventually, ethics plays a vital role in HRM where the employer should able to consider ethical issues relating to the health and safety of workforces. By delivering such proper health and wellness programs so employees could reduce stress at workstation and to ensure health and safety, and also better communication to proper understanding each other where finally they will be highly satisfied with high productivity.
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Reference:
Friedman, M. (n.d.). The Social Responsibility of Business Is to Increase Its Profits. In: Corporate Ethics and Corporate Governance. [online] pp.173–178. Available at: http://www.umich.edu/~thecore/doc/Friedman.pdf.[10th January 2020]
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Essays, UK. (November 2018). Ethics in Human Resource Management. Retrieved from https://www.ukessays.com/essays/management/critical-analysis-of-ethics-and-hrm-management-essay.php?vref=1
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Johnson, R. (2003). ‘HR must embrace ethics’, People Management, Vol. 9, No. 1, pp.

Rose, A. (n.d.). Ethics and Human Resource Management Chapter outline. [online] Available at: https://www.dphu.org/uploads/attachements/books/books_4824_0.pdf.[10th January 2020]

UKEssays.com. (2010). Ethics in Human Resource Management. [online] Available at: https://www.ukessays.com/essays/management/critical-analysis-of-ethics-and-hrm-management-essay.php.[10th January 2020]

Saumya Singh (2014). Ethics in Human Resource Management (HRM). [online] Slideshare.net. Available at: https://www.slideshare.net/saumyasingh7921/ethics-in-human-resource-management [Accessed 10th January 2020].

Comments

  1. Lasitha IndrapalaJanuary 11, 2020 at 3:32 AM

    you have selected a great topic and it easily applies to our organization. and also you have explained about areas of HRM ethics and promoting ethics as categorized anyone can get a clear idea

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  2. Chathurika RathnayakeJanuary 11, 2020 at 3:34 AM

    Handling the ethical environment in an organization is a big task. However, disobeying to the ethics and organizational environment will lead to reduce the confidence of employees and it will surely create chaos.

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  3. Mufthas RasikimJanuary 13, 2020 at 6:55 AM

    You have explained most the ethics that can be found in an organization. Each organization consider each ethics in different context and different perspective. You have also listed the common ethical issues that can be found in an organization.

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  4. Prasad KarunarathneJanuary 15, 2020 at 9:08 AM

    Ethics in an organization has become a vital factor ever than before. Good article.

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  5. Mahesh SeelarathnaJanuary 16, 2020 at 9:52 AM

    Ethics are very important to any organization & you have explained ethics that can be see in organizations & also ethical issues as well.

    ReplyDelete
  6. IroshanJanuary 17, 2020 at 4:29 PM

    Ethic is very important to organization

    ReplyDelete
  7. Chandana kumaraJanuary 17, 2020 at 9:08 PM

    Ethics are very very important for an organization. It helps to create a good environment for the employees to work.

    ReplyDelete
  8. sanjayaJanuary 18, 2020 at 6:08 AM

    ethics is a set of principles and rules defined by senior management which determine what is right and wrong in an organization

    ReplyDelete
  9. IvanthiJanuary 18, 2020 at 3:07 PM

    I believe that policies should be implemented by management not only in health and safety, but also to maintain peers' reputation, and as well as to ensure the professionalism and loyalty in the culture of organisation.

    ReplyDelete

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