Business Ethics and Corporate Governance, Second Edition

ROLE OF HRM IN CREATING AN ETHICAL ORGANIZATION

It is well known that ethical dilemmas and issues abound in HR activities. Areas of unethical conduct revolve around issues relating to employment, remuneration and benefits, labour relations, health and safety, training and development. Though there are professional codes of conduct for HR persons, most professionals contend that it is difficult to adhere to these codes because of pressures from political, economic and social groups. Unethical practices such as giving and receiving gifts, hiring people recommended by influential bureaucrats and politicians, falsifying records to impress stock market analysts, alcohol abuse, sexual harassment, cheating on expense accounts, lying about sick and casual ...