Why Do They Do It?
No surprises here; while managers are not ignorant of their influence on the ethical environment, they get trapped, pressured, and tempted just like everyone else. My surveys reflect these responses as the top reasons they compromise their ethical standards.
They claim that they do it to:
- Meet schedules
- Meet overly aggressive financial or business objectives
- Make their boss look good
- Beat their peers
- Defeat the competition
- Keep their jobs
- Get a good performance review
Do you think an informal discussion with your boss will be sufficient to resolve a dilemma of which he or she is a part? Hopefully! Judd Ringer, the one and only boss I’ve ever had, always said, “Nan, don’t ever come into my office with a problem unless you also have a solution!” And I always followed that rule! He didn’t always take my suggestions, but I was able to air—and ultimately solve—my problems. He taught me well to be proactive.
In some cases, however, you may need a more formal and structured process to follow. Fortunately, I’ve designed and provided one for you.
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