Fundamentals of Management: Essential Concepts and Applications (9th Edition)
Fundamentals of Management: Essential Concepts and Applications (9th Edition)
9th Edition
ISBN: 9780133499919
Author: Stephen P. Robbins, David A. De Cenzo, Mary A. Coulter
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 9, Problem 1DT
Summary Introduction

To determine:

The ethical issues might arise under the circumstances for both employees and for managers.

Introduction:

Employees who are "anxious about layoffs want to look irreplaceable." So, they clean up their act. Those who might not have paid much attention to their manner of dress now do. Those who were mouthy and argumentative are now quiet and compliant. Those who used to "watch the clock" are now the last to leave. The fear is there and it's noticeable.

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Answer to Problem 1DT

Solution:

The ethical issues that might arise under the circumstances for both employees and for managers would be related to the management of office work efficiently.

Explanation of Solution

The ethical issues that might arise under the circumstances for employees are:

  • Employees will over do their work and reflect that they have managed to increase the productivity which is wrong.
  • Employees might try to cheat on their work to create their image as a responsible person.
  • Employees might use back door technique such as giving benefits to managers to retain their job.

The ethical issues that might arise under the circumstances for managers are:

  • Managers might use the extra efforts of employees to show management his own managerial skill.
  • Managers might take advantage of desperate employees who want to keep their jobs.

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