L8 Flashcards
(18 cards)
- What is management in the context of HRM ethics?
It’s the process of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling resources to achieve goals effectively and ethically — considering personal, organizational, and social outcomes.
- What is HRM (Human Resource Management)?
A process that includes procurement, development, compensation, appraisal, maintenance, and separation of employees — all handled in a way that balances equity, equality, and justice.
- What are the two functions of HR managers?
Managerial: Planning, organizing, directing, controlling
Operative: Recruitment, training, compensation, appraisal, maintenance, separation
- What’s the difference between equality and equity in HRM?
Equality: Giving everyone the same opportunity
Equity: Adjusting support based on needs or contribution to ensure fair outcomes
- What is business according to HRM ethics?
It’s the pursuit of economic activities to generate profit within economic, legal, and moral boundaries — none of which can be ignored.
- What is ethics?
A system of moral principles guiding how individuals or groups should act; it’s about right vs. wrong conduct.
- What is business ethics?
The application of general moral principles to business decisions and behavior — personal and business ethics should align.
- What is HRM ethics?
It’s the employer’s moral obligation to treat employees not just as tools, but as human beings with dignity — promoting justice, equality, and fairness.
- What’s the difference between hard and soft HRM?
Hard HRM: Views employees as tools to meet goals (instrumental)
Soft HRM: Treats employees as individuals with rights, encouraging empowerment and participation
- What do utilitarian and deontological ethics say about HRM?
Utilitarianism: Accepts both hard and soft HRM if they serve the greatest good
Deontology: Accepts only soft HRM because it respects individual dignity and intention, not just outcomes
- What is stakeholder theory in HRM ethics?
It says organizations must act in the interests of all stakeholders, not just shareholders — decisions should benefit everyone affected.
- What ethical dilemmas does HRM face?
To what extent can people be used as a means to an end?
How much should management protect employee interests vs. organizational goals?
- What are examples of ethical areas in HRM?
Human rights, job security
Equal opportunity and equity
Safety, fairness, dignity, and respect
Privacy and procedural justice
- What are common HRM ethical issues to watch for?
Restructuring
Discrimination
Harassment
Whistleblowing
Wages and exploitation
Affirmative action debates
- What’s HR’s role in promoting ethics?
Fair hiring and selection
Ethics training
Avoiding illegal interview questions
Transparent performance appraisal
Equal opportunity and non-discrimination
Two-way communication
- What are unethical practices by employers?
Biased promotions
Exploiting cheap labor
Union manipulation
Pension fraud
Overworking or coercing staff
- What are unethical practices by employees?
Lying on resumes
Faking qualifications
Making self-centered decisions
- What does fairness and justice in HRM involve?
Respecting employee dignity
Equal development opportunities
Transparent policies
Ethical and legal decision-making
Aligning individual and organizational goals
