Major Ethical Dilemmas Faced by Organizations
Module 1 Post 1:
Can Business Ethics Survive Fake News and AI?
In 2020, many companies and brands took hits in the media as the world changed dramatically. The ethics of artificial intelligence, the "truth," and #fakenews are some of the ethical issues facing organizations.
Module 1 Discussion Week 1 Resources
Hey, Business Leaders, Let's Tackle Bad PR Behavior Together (2022)
6 business risks of shortchanging AI ethics and governance (2022)
The State of Ethics & Compliance in the Workplace: A Look at Global Trends (2022)
Fake reviews to be illegal under new rules (2022)
Week 1 Discussion Post
Based on the resources provided and your research, share two major ethical dilemmas faced by organizations and what is being done to curb abuses. (Research Support Required)
This post should be 2 paragraphs (150-200 words). Since you are engaging in research, cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format.
Module 1 Post 2
Strategic Leadership: Equity & Inclusion
2020 ushered in an area of dialogue about workplace equity and inclusion. Businesses publicized changes being made. Were these just conversations or have some organizations acted on their plan?
Module 1 Discussion Week 2 Resources
Is the Hotel Industry Failing To Live Up To Its DEI Promises? (2022)
Breaking down Big Tech's DEI progress (2022)
Broken Promises: 63% of Fashion Companies Failed Diversity Assessment (2022)
Theater Industry "Fell Short" on Diversity and Inclusion Promises in 2020, Union Finds (2022)
Week 2 Discussion Post
Based on internet research, share an example of a company moving toward equity and inclusion. (Do not use an example from the readings provided). (Research Support Required)
This post should be 2 paragraphs (150-200 words). Since you are engaging in research, cite in the body of the post and add a reference list in APA format
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Week 1 Discussion Post
Organizations encounter two pertinent ethical dilemmas today: ethical utilization of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Public Relations (PR) behavior. However, organizations have made significant efforts to address such problems and mitigate abuses. Ethical PR practices are powerful in any organization considering that such unethical PR behavior as sharing false information, participating in deceptive practices, and public opinion manipulation can be detrimental to the organization’s image and trustworthiness. Organizations should incorporate transparent and ethical PR practices and behavior to mitigate such dilemmas (Hastings, 2022). Establishing strict ethical guidelines and codes of conduct for PR professionals is critical. Also, organizations must focus on authenticity, honesty, and accuracy when communicating with various stakeholders and the general public. Organizations should focus on verified information since that is the ethical use of communication channels to mitigate the spread of false information, as witnessed in the 2010 Chile earthquake (Lovari & Bowen, 2019). Organizations should allocate more funds and focus on educational programs and training for the workers to help them comprehend and maintain PR ethical standards.
The development and implementation of AI present severe ethical challenges to organizations. Such AI technologies as machine-learning algorithms pose significant ethical risks if utilized irresponsibly without appropriate governance. Organizations should focus on AI technology ethics and control to better address the dilemma (Korolov, 2022). Substantially, organizations ought to develop clear guidelines and policies to ensure the ethical utilization of AI and enhance the design and deployment of machine learning algorithms such that they promote transparency, reduce bias, and respect privacy. Moreover, systematic AI systems evaluations and audits are fundamental in pointing out and reducing possible ethical threats. Organizations should involve stakeholders like ethicists in making significant decisions concerning AI to ensure ethical concerns are effectively addressed. Essentially, the black-boxing of AI raises pertinent ethical implications since the decision-making process in such situations needs organizations to depend on such approaches as envelopment. Therefore, dealing with interpretability, transparency, opacity, and explainability is fundamental in addressing various AI ethical dilemmas (Berente et al., 2021).
Week 2 Discussion Post
Microsoft Corporation is one instance of a company moving toward equity and inclusion. The company has demonstrated fundamental measures in enhancing a diverse and inclusive working environment by implementing various actions and programs. Microsoft affirmed its commitment to ensuring racial equity and just...