Ethical Lapses/Work Productivity

Along with reading the ethical study article, I have taken a couple construction classes based on ethics. I understand that this is a growing problem in our society, and unethical problems in the workplace can seriously harm companies well-being from the inside out.

I believe that ethical problems are very easy to initiate in the workplace. When a worker cuts a corner, forgets an assignment, or simply feels too tired or irritated at work, an ethical problem is likely to occur. A cover-up solution is usually produced in the workplace, and a worker tries to find the easiest solution to the problem, which is normally not the most ethical. This causes huge problems with companies across America, and the problems are only growing in numbers.

When an unethical situation is presented, it usually causes people to step back and not volunteer their involvement. While in the business force, teams of workers must solve problems as a group or team, to avoid conflict and problems down the road. I believe that most ethical problems are caused by lone-rangers in a business who go out on their own to close an easy "dirty deal" or who try to "fudge the numbers" to cover up their laziness. If the proper process is used, a system of checks and balances will catch the problems and resolve them before serious harm is caused to the structure of the company.

I think that the ethical lapse solution is simply eliminating laziness and greediness. When people are lazy or greedy they step out on a limb from the company to make sure that either they don't have to work, or they wish to be applauded by their coworkers for being a good businessperson. These two types of people cause great harm to a company, and they need to understand that the teamwork perspective to business, while slow or boring, is the only real way to get things done the right and ethical way.