Concerns and issues that arise in the work place must be handled professionally. As
management your job is to alleviate any concerns, problems and issues that may compromise
productivity within an orginazation. “The knowledgeable supervisor sees a gripe for what it really is—a
chance to be of help to an employee when the help is most wanted, a golden opportunity to prove to a
worker that his problem is managements problem” T. Pollock, Management Columnist (Apr. 2004).
A successful manager must take into consideration all avenues of approach in making the right
decisions within an orginazation. First, as management, any complaint by an employee should be taken
seriously. Second, listen to the employee then assess any legitimate issues. These issues could have
been brewing up for weeks, months or even years. Third, analyze the situation and the parties who are
being affected. And finally execute a decision and stick with the decision you make.
A case where an employee’s hygiene habits may become an issue amongst other employees.
The way to handle this issue is to confront this employee. This employee may have inner lying issues of
his own, regardless, your job as a management is to resolve the situation. Management should have a
code of conduct that should be followed by all employees. In confronting this employee; he needs to
have a full understanding of your code of conduct. If the problem continues further remedial action
should be taken.
Communicational skills are important to making key decisions for your management team. To address
any issues as management, an anylys of information should be reviewed. In a article about ethical issues
faced by managers, it states that “Managers act as a link between organizational success and the lives of
the individuals whom they manage”—P.J. Dean (Ethical Issues Faced By managers). I Agree with this
statement because it explains how the right or wrong decision can effect an organization. In
retrospective, as a manager of a team with an issue regarding a lack of content, a lack of a organization
skills, as well as writing skill and critical thinking, I would address the situation by researching the facts.
Are these facts the truth? And if so how can I address my team to resolve the issue?
The method of ethical decision making which was developed by Dr. Cathryn A. Baird presented two components contained in all ethical decisions which are; The Four ethical Lenses and the 4+1 Decision process. The Four Ethical Lenses issue claims that different ethical theories and the means in which we tend to approach the situations which form part of our ethical traditions are looked at in four different perspectives. From each perspective there are different values on which to decide whether the action taken is either ethical or not and each lens also lays emphasis on determining whether the decision made is of ethical requirement. In the 4+1 Decision Process, people who are responsible for making final decisions in an organization do it using four specific decision making steps and eventually will end up with one extra decision which gives a chance to reflect. The 4+1 decision process allows the decision makers to give solutions when faced with complicated ethical issues (John Muir Institute for Environmental Studies, 2000).
Krista works at the City of Pine as a supervisor. Krista’s department is housed in a location with other departments and their supervisors. Employee time & attendance is solely based upon the honor system. Krista has a friend that works in the same building and consistently arrives to work tardy. Krista is now placed in a dilemma to say something to her friend Eve or report it directly to Eve’s supervisor. Our team discussed that this situation could be damaging not
This article describes how rudeness and incivility causes great damage to everyone in the workplace even if it was only intended at a certain person. One professor at the McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University states, “Incivility is almost like trapping people inside a fog.” (Gurchiek, 2015, para. 4) In this quote, incivility is explained as something employees are all affected from and are not able to get away from. Moreover, many surveys are presented throughout the article to show how people either lose or quit their jobs because of the rude treatment that they experience in the workplace. Because of those survey results, many experts believe that rude behaviors in the workplace will begin to worsen in the coming years. However, steps to establish an atmosphere of respect and consideration for colleagues are presented at the end of the article to assist with changing that prediction.
Be honest as possible. If the employee is on the verge of being fired, let them know. This might wake them up to the reality of their actions. If you feel a certain way about someone don’t try to be the bigger/better person and stay quiet. Be honest and say “Hey, I think you can do better.” Or whatever is on your
Occasionally, management strife and issues will occur because basic human nature instinct calls for disagreements and social interferences. However, it depends on the upper level of management to deal with problems that occur in a timely and effective manner that benefits all parties involved. There are a number of reasons that management discrepancies may occur, with the leading being various attitude problems. If team members feel underappreciated or taken advantage of they will show their disgruntled feelings, and it can cause serious issues if not handled immediately. The second are communication issues, ...
Ask the employee how the issue can be resolved so it does escalate to termination of employment.
From reading this case, we realize the company did not apply the managing ethics competency in building its goals and structure. Managing ethics competency involves the o...
Workplaces must comply with federal laws and mandate sexual harassment education at all levels. Implied guidelines should be developed and employees have the right to work in a discriminatory intimidation, ridicule and insulting free environment. Employees who feel as though they have been a target of sexual harassment are encouraged to apprise the offending orally or in writing so that behavior is unwelcome, offensive and must stop. Hence, if the employee wishes not to reach out directly to the offending person or disseminated information has not been ineffective, the employee has several channels to report allegations of sexual harassment.
In other to describe workplace harassment, the conduct of the person harassing must be based on the
In order for our organization to address arising issues with our employees, these issues must be addressed ...
Garsten, C., & Hernes, T. (2009). Ethical Dilemmas in Management. New York: Taylor & Francis Group.
Be aware of any sexual harassment taking place in the workplace and immediately taking action.
In the twenty first century, leaders are required to build a greater impression in which people believe in strategy, trust in management decisions, and trust in their work. Once people believe in management choice, there will be enthusiasm inside an organisation. Such an environment helps the organisation growing or flourish. A doing well leaders create a surroundings in cooperation inside and outside the organisation. (Subir chowdbhury management, 21c financial times prentice hall (2000)
In today’s competitive business environment, effective management plays a crucial role. The article Five Minds of a Manager by Jonathan Gosling and Henry Mintzberg, identify some important aspects of effective managers. According to the author, “The world of the manager is complicated and confusing.” Consequently, mangers need to think above ordinary employees. In particular, managers should, think global and act local, collaborate through competitions, be agents of change and maintain order. This paper provides a reflective review of the article Five Minds of a Manager by Jonathan Gosling and Henry Mintzberg.
personal character. (Scott, R. and Wong, K., p.449) Ethics has to do with an business’s leadership,