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1. 2. 3. It reduces pressure on employees to compromise ethical standards. It increases employees willingness to report misconduct. It improves trust and respect at all levels.
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Bonus Reason,
11. Its purely and simply the right thing to do!
An Example
Fairness and ethical behaviour transactions and dealings Respect and courtesy
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operated in a meaningful fashion: Recognize that managing ethics is a process. The bottom line of an ethics program is accomplishing preferred behaviors in the workplace. The best way to handle ethical dilemmas is to avoid their occurrence in the first place Make ethics decisions in groups, and make decisions public, as appropriate Integrate ethics management with other management practices. Use cross-functional teams when developing and implementing the ethics management program. Value forgiveness. Note that trying to operate ethically and making a few mistakes is better than not trying at all.
SIX TENETS OF ETHICAL RESPONSIBILITY 1. Use every forum at your disposal to communicate Tata values and
lead from the front. Encourage your next levels to do the same down the line. 2. Ensure that policies and practices are aligned with Code of Conduct in Letter and spirit. In case of doubt, seek clarifications from superiors or Ethics Counselor. 3. Address without retribution any concern brought to your notice. In case of any possible or actual violation of Code of Conduct, deal with it firmly and consistently to send right signals. 4. Discourage any relationship or placement, which may, directly or indirectly lead to a conflict of interest . Ensure full disclosure if any such relation exists or arises. 5. Promote transparency and accountability at all levels in your operations through positive examples, inducements and deterrent action as necessary. 6. Avoid giving any impression, which might be seen by a third party as seeking undue privilege by virtue of position. Be a role model to other
Six Cornerstones
1 Train, communicate and reinforce encourage ethics driven work culture Demonstrate Senior Management commitment 2
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VALUE CREATORS
Leadership with trust Respect for others Proactive thinking and positive attitude Confidence, courage and character. Initiative and openness. Commitment to consumers. Social conscience. Discipline, integrity and pride in work.
VALUE DESTROYERS
Anger, envy and grudge. Frustration, cynicism and despondency. Arrogance, split behavior and idleness. Greed, guilt and bias. Complacency, indifference and diplomacy. Intolerance, uncertainty and closed mindset.
How HR Managers in global business can help their firms to be successful and minimise ethical conflict Know and comply with local laws and regime related to finance tax and employment Be sympathetic to local customers Be aware to global pressure group that are relevant to their industry Maintain and accommodate diversity within the company through work practice Management System, Employees benefits & PMS
Practical steps that HR Manager can take up to tackle the ethical risks
Take conscious responsibility for the flow of information and data in & out of organization Understand legal responsibilities and liabilities Monitor use of both electronic and manual method of concern resolution mechanism Communication involvement & empowerment on discussions of the issues and the mode of encourages feedback Undertake reputation studies to undertake how is brand is perceived Active manage stakeholders relations monitoring expectations & performance levels
Concern Resolution
A structured process is in place for dealing with concerns raised
Concern received in Ethics Office by
Internet / Intranet
Phone
Personal Interview
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Source
Concern (with apparent merit) registered under relevant clause of TCoC for further action
Security
Action Requir ed
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How to develop Ethical Culture Execute leadership attention to ethics Perculating down the line leadership & individual & ethics Fair & transparent approach & treatment Openness about values & ethical aspect