The dilemma of an urgent piece of work that is to be completed in the absence of the individual who is in command is often hard to decide. But I do agree with the approach, that it must be denied as that’s inline with the code of conduct and the security blueprint.
My peer once explained an interesting point on how ethics can be imbibed in a workplace. And my question was do you think consistency in following code of conduct is essential? And most significantly, the rewarding ethical behaviour is necessary too? If there’s an open appreciation of good behaviour, it motivates the employees to perform consistently. Belcher ([No date)] states “The more you reward employees for sound ethical decisions, the more likely the masses will follow suit.”
Apart from rewarding, I think it is also vital that the employees are not drained in work that they lose the work-life balance. A right work-life balance nurtures ethical behaviour at the workplace. “The 2007 Deloitte & Touche Ethics & Workplace survey showed that 91% of employed adults polled believe that employees are more likely to behave ethically at work when they have a good work-life balance. (Allen, 2007 )”
Do you think it is important to focus on rewarding employees to encourage an ethical culture at the workplace? And at the same time, maintain a good work-life balance to nurture ethics?
References:
Allen, S. (2007) Creating a culture of values. Available at: https://www.forbes.com/2007/06/08/deloitte-ethics-survey-lead-govern-cz_sa_0611ethics.html#b18872854309 (Accessed: 23 January 2018)
Belcher, L. M. [No date] Ways to Promote Ethical Conduct. Available at: http://smallbusiness.chron.com/ways-promote-ethical-conduct-24132.html (Accessed: 23 January 2018)
Wulfhorst, E. (2007) Work-life balance boosts workplace ethics: survey. Available at: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-work/work-life-balance-boosts-workplace-ethics-survey-idUSN1631548120070416 (Accessed: 23 January 2018)
