She Stole My Idea

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4. She Stole My Idea These approaches also lead to different ways of assessing ethical behavior, and individual rights, such as the right to freedom of expression or the right to privacy, are of paramount importance. The communal approach, on the other hand, would have us focus on the common good (Brown, 2015). Therefore, I will be using both approaches in a relevant situation. I believe Amy has done that because she wanted to seem as valuable person bringing new ideas, which she could not do it alone at least at that particular time. Amy thinks by marking others idea as her own that she will be able to get credit in front of her leaders, forgetting that part of her core responsibilities is to ensure ethical behaviors are to follow at times. Unfortunately, this unethical behavior will set an …show more content…

Secondary and as soon as we finish the meeting I will speak to Amy directly and in privet to tell her that her unethical behavior was not expected and reasons behind doing that and then a discussion will take place to see how we can work together based on ethical principles built on mutual respect. Most employees are at the conventional level of cognitive moral development, they are looking outside themselves for guidance in ethical dilemma situation and develop social exchange relationships that result in employees reciprocating in positive ways. In conclusion “leaders influence followers by demonstrating high ethical standards in their own conduct and by using the reward system to teach employees vicariously about the outcomes of ethical and unethical behavior in the organization” (Trevino, 2005, p 83).

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