unit 9 and 10 - diversity and ethics

8/13/2019 Unit 9 and 10 - Diversity and Ethics

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Diversity

Unit 9


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Introduction

Diversity is a major current hot topic in

organizations.

It is an issue that is still being debated and

does not yet have an encompassing

model to describe it.


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Topics of Discussion

Diversity Categories of diversity

Ways diversity viewed in workplace

Diversity issues


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Diversity

Diversity - simply means differences

Can be visual (race/gender/age)

Can be personality/behavioral

(extrovert/introvert or outgoing/shy)

Can be background (education/hometown)

Can be actual or perceived

Exposure reduces perception of diversity


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Diversity

Categories:Primary categories- genetic differences that

affect self-image and socialization

Age, race, gender, etc.Secondary categories- learned characteristics

that are acquired and modified throughout life

Things you can work on and change

Education, work experience, income lvl, geographiclocation, etc.


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Diversity Awareness

Exploration of cultural assumptions

Name game

Personalize the experience Class Divided


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Diversity and issues

PROS Ethicsright thing to do

Increases d.m. capabilities

Increases creativity Can enhance performance (div. talents)

CONS

Lower satisfaction More conflict

Can inhibit work being done


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Major points

Diversity and the discussion of minority status

are far from being resolved.

Important to balance the positives of diversity

with potential negatives Because of similar-to-me bias, you should

actively work to find similarities to help diverse

members bond.


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Ethics

Unit 10


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Introduction

Ethics is another Hot Topic inorganizations

No encompassing model to describe them

most previous ethical thinking comesfrom philosophy.


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Topics of Discussion

Ethics Kohlbergs model of moral development

Moral consistency Philosophical approaches


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Ethics

Kohlbergs model of moral maturity based on Heinz

dilemmasmall down woman dying from disease,

Heinz (woman's husband), husband faces dilemma of

breaking in and stealing the drug or not (thats the

debate)would you? Why? Why not? Does he haveobligation to do so?

Created to assess level of moral maturitya psyc scale


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Kohlbergs stages

Self-centered levelmoral value resides

in external happenings rather than in

individuals and standards

Stage 1Nave moral realismaction based

on rules; motivation is punishment

Stage 2Pragmatic moralitymin

punishment but also max rewards


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Kohlbergs stages

Conformity levelmoral value resides in

performing good or right roles

Stage 3socially shared perspectives

anticipated approval or disapproval of otherand anticipated feelings of guilt.

Stage 4social system moralityaction

based on formal dishonor and guilt over harmdone to others. Socially asked to leave or

embarrassed


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Kohlbergs stages

Principled levelmoral value resides in

internalized principles of the individual

Stage 5human rights and social welfare

Gandhiconsider values and rights thatshould exist in society.

Stage 6universal ethical principles

perspectives that all human beings shoulduse on each other. Not concerned with

others, just your own ethical compass.


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Moral consistency

A newer idea that suggests that moral

maturity is measured by the consistency of

your convictions

Breaking any law is wrong

Speeding


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Philosophical approaches

Utilitarian approach Identify courses of action available, who will be affected (benefits & harms),

choose greatest benefit and least harmcost/benefits analysis

Rights approach Identify course that respects the rights of everyoneEmmanuel Kantright

to truth, privacy, etc.

Fairness or justice approach Identify fair course that does not discriminate or favor anyone

Common-good approach Identify course that benefits all

Virtue approach Identify course that a moral/upstanding person would choose and that would

be good for character


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Major points

Ethical issues continue to be of interest to

management.

You can use some of the philosophicalapproaches to help you consider potential

outcomes of decisions.

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