Ethics in HRM

Presented By :
Group. 1
 Ethics, Morality and HRM
• Ethics is the study of morality
• Morals are the standards used to
judge right and wrong
• Human resource
management (HRM) is
the strategic and coherent approac
h to the management of an
organization's most valued assets -
the people working there
•
 HRM Functions
HR
Developmen Staffing
t

HRM

Compensati
Employee on &
Relations Benefits
 Goals of HRM
• Integration
• Commitment
• Flexibility/ Adaptability
• Seeks to evolve commonality of
Interest
• Quality
• High morale
•
Ethical Behavior at Work
What Shapes Ethical Behavior at Work?
nIndividual factors
n

nOrganizational factors
n

nThe boss’s influence

n

nEthics policies and codes

n

nThe organization’s culture

n
Example of Ethical Misconduct in
HRM
 Results of Unethical Practices

n De-motivate individuals
n Make good employees leave the
company
n Attract unethical employees
n Lead to the lack of trust by the
employees for the company
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Motivating Ethical Behavior

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Motivating Ethical Behavior

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Motivating Ethical Behavior

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Motivating Ethical Behavior

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Motivating Ethical Behavior

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Motivating Ethical Behavior

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 E th ics n e e d to b e a p p lie d
nStaffing and selection
q Fostering the perception of fairness in the processes of
recruitment and hiring of people.
nFormal procedures
nInterpersonal treatment
nProviding explanation

nTraining
qRecognize ethical dilemmas.
qUse ethical frameworks (such as codes of conduct) to
resolve problems.
qUse HR functions (such as interviews and disciplinary
practices) in ethical ways.
 Ethics need to be
applied(contd.)
nPerformance appraisal
qAppraisals that make it clear the company adheres
to high ethical standards by measuring and
rewarding employees who follow those standards.
q

nReward and disciplinary systems

qThe organization swiftly and harshly punishes
unethical conduct.
q

nWorkplace aggression and violence

qTaking care that HR actions do not foster
perceptions of inequities that translate into
dysfunctional behaviors by employees.
 Thank
You