Ethical Practices and Transparent Communication

Ethical Practices and Transparent Communication
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TOC \o "1-3" \h \z \u 1.Introduction PAGEREF _Toc26281109 \h 32.Discussion PAGEREF _Toc26281110 \h 3Ethics – A Brief Definition PAGEREF _Toc26281111 \h 3Unethical Communications PAGEREF _Toc26281112 \h 43.Organization’s Ethical Practices and Communications PAGEREF _Toc26281113 \h 44.Organization's Superiority - A Compelling Case PAGEREF _Toc26281114 \h 55.Analysis of Journal and Three Entries PAGEREF _Toc26281115 \h 56.Input from Classmate's Essay PAGEREF _Toc26281116 \h 57.Conclusion PAGEREF _Toc26281117 \h 5References PAGEREF _Toc26281118 \h 6
Ethical Practices and Transparent Communication
1 Introduction
Communication is one of the basic forms of activity by which an individual can engage his/herself with others to corporate, to understand, and to accomplish the variety of targeted goals. Communication is not about choosing simple words, but to choose those words which can put an effect on ourselves, audiences, and eventually on the society. Communication also raises ethical questions which can be asked according to harmful or helpful actions. The awareness of communicational ethical dimensions provides with a deeper understanding of every individual’s potentials. Thus, communication is ethically important because it creates a great positive impact on others, and Communicating ethically is important because it has the greatest positive impact for others and, ultimately, ourselves (Adam & Rachman-moore, 2004).
2 Discussion
Ethics – A Brief Definition
According to Cragg (2002), Ethics is the branch of philosophical knowledge that deals with moral principles. Theoretically, ethics sometimes is also called as the normative ethics which is about outlining right from the wrong. As a branch of philosophy, it is extremely intellectual and rational in nature. Broadly speaking, Ethics helps every individual to develop rules and norms through which they can guide and judge the reminiscent decisions. Organizational culture sets different standards for defining the differences between good and bad decision-making. There are three complicatedly parts of the business ethics; personal ethics, professional, and corporate (Burns, 2008). For instance, the ethical actions include truthfulness and honesty, the employment with different personalities, ensuring the work of every employee, good customer care and services, and fair treatment with every employee.
Additionally, different key factors determine the ethical behavior of any organization such as; individual’s personal value, co-worker, supervisor and senior management influence, and lack of the punishment. Furthermore, the ethical act of an employee can bring harmony, peace, and build a good relationship within the organization.
Unethical Communications
Unethical communication is a term which is used to describe any form of communication that promotes any unethical behavior whether verbally or non-verbally. This may include anything which can be promoting any harmful act towards an individual or a group, breaking of the laws, maleficent content regarding an individual or organization or prompting of the illegal activity (Cragg, 2002). For instance, unethical factors involve stealing, conflict of the interest, lying to the supervisor, drug or alcohol abuse, or discrimination of the employees.
3 Organization’s Ethical Practices and Communications
Transparency is one of the main features of the corporate culture that helps in revealing the behavior of an organizational employee, leader, and stakeholder. The transparency also demonstrates day-to-day basic values, by showing the degree of openness and interactions within and outside the organization. Corporate transparency is the concept that removes all the barriers to facilitate and provide easy access to corporate information. In general, organizational ethics are doing the right things such as cultural, policies, and procedures in the most controversial period (May, 2013). The organizational ethics that challenge the organization includes social responsibilities, discrimination, and fiduciary issues. Transparent communication helps the organizations to establish a positive bond with every individual. Building a strong relationship involves honesty, open communication, respect, regular feedback, admitting the wrongdoing, and offering praise to every individual.
Consequences of Unethical Behavior
Wolcott (2014) found that the future of the company will become uncertain if the company is practicing unethical behavior. First consequence the company will face will be the loss of the public trust, as this will put the company’s reputation at stake. Second, the company will not get any support if it is in danger, as the investors will not invest in that business which is unstable or uncertain. And lastly, unethical behavior may lead in closing the business persistently. The impact of the unethical behavior will not only impact on the company but may also affect the public and government as the company can face public-persecution as well.
4 Organization’s Superiority - A Compelling Case
Ethics plays a very significant role in the business and in society, and it can be seen as very morally accountable. According to Adam & Rachman-moore (2004), in morality, business ethics is right or wrong in relation to the business activities, as it depends on the current situation of morality. Sometimes the organizations face the conflicts amongst right and wrong decisions and in this scenario, stakeholders act as the most powerful entity.
Starbucks Corporation is one of the largest specialty coffee bars in the world, and is one of the most ethical companies in the world, as it is responsible for striving and fulfilling the business requirements in an ethical manner. Starbucks is committed to providing 100% sustainable sourced-coffee with the help of a system called C.A.F.E. (Coffee and Farmer Equity Practices). This system helps Starbucks in optimizing their sustainable sourcing with the help of four sourcing ideas such as; social responsibility, economic transparency, quality, and environmental leadership (Donner ...