Organizational Ethics

Discussion Question: Organizational Ethics

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From an organizational ethics perspective, what does the phrase “Tone at the top” mean to you? Why do you think this reference has so much meaning in any organization?

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The organizational ethics of a company comprises the core values and principles to which that particular entity adheres. It embeds a culture of making the correct decisions even in the face of adversity. The term “tone at the top” embodies the ideal nature of ethics. According to this doctrine, the leaders of a company are responsible for the ethical or non-ethical conduct of the organization’s employees. Consequently, it is up to the top brass of the conglomerate to not only set standards which are expected of every person associated with the company but to also live by the same values they established.

The management of any company must exhibit a proper tone at the top if it is to succeed in corporate governance of the entity that…

 

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