ADMN 3300 week 3
Page 2: Responsibilities and Ethics
Selflessness vs. Self-Interest: Evaluating personal vs. collective responsibilities. -Parable of Sadhu: A framework for discussing ethical dilemmas.
Basic Responsibilities: Consideration of employer-employee dynamics and alignment with personal values and ethics.
Key Topics:
Equity
Privacy
Security
Group Activity: Engage in discussions on ethical and values-based questions.
Resources for Further Reading:
The Parable of the Sadhu (Harvard Business Review)
Video on social media and democracy
Article on promoting racial equity in the workplace.
Page 3: The Challenge of Business Ethics
Quotations: "The greatest challenge in business is to move beyond minimum standards and to create a culture of ethics." - Openstax, Business Ethics, Chapter 2
Page 4: Ethical Frameworks
Virtues: Loyalty, honour, courage, self-control, patience, and friendliness are foundational in decision-making.
Philosophical Insights:
Immanuel Kant: Decisions derived from duty.
Utilitarianism: Jeremy Bentham's principle of the greatest good for the greatest number.
John Stuart Mill: Exercise of power only to prevent harm and promote fairness.
Consistency and Reputation: Importance of aligning personal and professional ethics.
Page 5: Indigenous Ethical Frameworks
Seven Grandfather/Grandmother Teachings: Respect, truth, humility, honesty, courage, love, wisdom.
Dish with One Spoon: Ethical relations with nature, focusing on sustainability.
Two Row Wampum: Principles of peace and respect.
The 5 Rs: Ideas of responsibility, respect, reciprocity, and restoration.
Page 6: Decision-Making Challenges
Core Dilemmas:
Self-interest vs. selflessness
Personal goals vs. community help
Cultural norms understanding.
Application of Ethical Principles: Focus on The Parable of Sadhu.
Page 7: Reflection Questions
Identify the main ethical dilemma.
Discuss applicable ethical frameworks.
Analyze the author's responsibilities and potential actions he could take.
Page 8: Market Fundamentalism
Neo-classical Economics: Milton Friedman’s theories prioritize self-interest and minimize government role in economics.
Quote: “Is there some society you know that doesn’t run on greed?”
Page 9: Critique of Neo-Classical Economics
Examines the shortcomings of the Rational Economic Man model.
Highlights the importance of emotional and moral elements in decision-making.
Page 10: Historical Ethical Perspectives
Lao Tzu and Buddhism: Warnings against greed and the suffering caused by desire.
Plato's View: Moral implications of excessive consumption.
Page 11: Building a Culture of Ethics
Focus on creating ethical workplace cultures amidst market fundamentalism affects on financial security, equality, and privacy.
Page 12: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities
Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms:
Fundamental freedoms
Legal rights for life, liberty, privacy, and equality.
Page 13: Promoting Equality Rights
Government’s role in creating equity through laws and programs.
Importance of legal rights regarding privacy and freedom.
Page 14: Employer Responsibilities
Provide a safe workplace, fair compensation, and respect for privacy.
Comply with laws and be transparent in practices.
Page 15: Employee Responsibilities
Loyalty, good faith in fulfilling employer interests, and confidentiality.
Page 16: Workplace Culture Impact
An example from Office Space showing the consequences of unmet responsibilities.
Page 17: Economic Perspectives
Market pressures lead to self-destructive practices affecting labor and income.
Page 18: Racial Equity in the Workplace
Robert Livingston's research highlights disparities in hiring influenced by names.
Page 19: Strategies for Addressing Inequality
Key Steps: Problem awareness, root cause analysis, empathy, strategy, and sacrifice for change.
Page 20: Benefits of Gender Diversity
Statistics on the impact of women in leadership roles on performance and effectiveness.
Page 21: Monitoring Employees and Privacy
Statistics on workplace monitoring and consumer data privacy concerns.
Page 22: COVID-19's Impact on Privacy
Algorithmic influence on vulnerability and divisive political views during the pandemic.
Page 23: Trust and Ethical Culture
Emphasizes the importance of cultivating a culture of kindness and trust in workplaces.
Page 24: Job Satisfaction
Connection between job satisfaction, employee happiness, and overall productivity.
Page 25: Participation and Decision-Making
Increased participation leads to higher job satisfaction and better productivity.
Page 26: Trust in Business Relations
Explore how ethical values are foundational for building relationships in business.
Page 27: Individual Reflection Assignment
Focus on student’s personal values and ethics, influenced by various life experiences.
Page 28: Ethics of the Work Environment
Describe how employee's values affect organizational success regarding equity and privacy.