L8-top 5

Question 1

8. What is HRM ethics?

Answer 1

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.

Question 2

9. What’s the difference between hard and soft HRM?

Answer 2

Hard HRM: Views employees as tools to meet goals (instrumental)

Soft HRM: Treats employees as individuals with rights, encouraging empowerment and participation

Question 3

11. What is stakeholder theory in HRM ethics?

Answer 3

It says organizations must act in the interests of all stakeholders, not just shareholders — decisions should benefit everyone affected.

Question 4

13. What are examples of ethical areas in HRM?

Answer 4

1. Human rights,
2. job security
3. Equal opportunity and equity
4. Safety,
5. fairness,
6. dignity, and respect
7. Privacy and procedural justice

Question 5

15. What’s HR’s role in promoting ethics?

Answer 5

1. Fair hiring and selection
2. Ethics training
3. Avoiding illegal interview questions
4. Transparent performance appraisal
5. Equal opportunity and non-discrimination
6. Two-way communication