Training Programs in Ethical Decision Making (Research Paper Sample)

Training Programs in Ethical Decision Making
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Abstract
The dissertation paper sought to identify the training programs in ethical decision making. The primary aim of the study was to access the effects of training programs on ethical decision-making and to determine the impact of ethical decision making on an organization. The research used a case study on Neufeld Marks law firm. The study also sought to identify the training programs that different organizations can adopt.
Purpose of the Study
Methodology/design/approach used for the study
The study sought to address its objectives through the use of qualitative and quantitative research analysis. The study adopted the use of secondary research method. The study made use of a case study on Neufeld Marks law firm to aid in understanding ethical decision making in a legal environment where some laws are not clearly defined regarding ethical codes and conduct of employees. The case study and the literature provided in the study tried to answer the research questions. The research questions were; i. What are the steps taken by the management to ensure ethical decision making? ii. What is the role of employees in ensuring ethical decision making? iii. What are the responsibilities of employers in ethical decision making? iv. Which training programs can be adopted in ethical decision making?
The Study Findings
The findings derived from the study indicate that the management and the employees have a role in making ethical decisions. The findings suggest that the training programs facilitate the interaction of workers and management. The study also observes the impact of training programs in ethical decision making. Additionally, the study illustrates some of the training programs that can be adopted to improve in ethical decision making.
Originality/value and implication of the study
The researcher’s findings indicate that an evaluation of the roles of the management and employees should be conducted to determine the extent of their liability when the codes are violated. The study also indicates the limitations and delimitations of training programs from different perspectives. The study also explores the areas that need improvement and provides a recommendation on how to improve these areas.
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1.6 The relevance of the study  PAGEREF _Toc432629613 \h
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Chapter 2 Literature review (2000 words approx. 35% of total Word Count)  PAGEREF _Toc432629615 \h
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2.2. Compliance and Ethics Programs  PAGEREF _Toc432629617 \h
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2.3. Ethical decision-making  PAGEREF _Toc432629618 \h
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2.5. Managerial and employees roles in observing ethical decision-making  PAGEREF _Toc432629620 \h
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3.7 Limitations and Delimitations of the study  PAGEREF _Toc432629628 \h
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3.8 Ethical concerns  PAGEREF _Toc432629629 \h
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Chapter 4 Data Findings and Presentation of Results (650 words approx. 15% of total Word count)  PAGEREF _Toc432629631 \h
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Introduction and Background (550 words approx.. 10% of total word count)
Introduction
According to Icheku (2011), ethical decision making is a cognate process whereby employees and the management consider ethical rules, principles and guidelines when making decisions. Icheku (2011) also added that decision making is an anchor for the discussion of ethics in professional practice. Organizations have a role in ensuring that their employees observe ethical standards in the use of compliance and ethics programs. As a result, employees will be able to address the challenges they face on a moral dimension of business decisions. The organization can adopt training programs depending on the number of workers and the organizational structure. These training programs can include guest lectures, workshops, team building and manager-employee discussions (Icheku 2011).
Background to the study
Each organization has a role in achieving the set goals and objectives within a particular time frame. However, the organization has a role in ensuring that the goals are achieved within the boundaries of legal and ethical behavior. With this in mind, organizations sought to develop a system to ensure all employees illustrate ethical decision making.
Rationale (reason for the study)
This dissertation is relevant to identify the impact of training programs on ethical decision making. The study also indicates the advantages of ethical decision making in organizational performance (Cottone and Tarvydas 2006). Additionally, the study shows the role of the management in ensuring the success of training programs in ethical decision making.
Aims and objectives of the study
The objectives of this research are:
To determine the impact of ethical decision making on an organization
To access the effects of training programs on ethical decision-making
To illustrate the role of management and employees in ethical decision-making
Research questions
This dissertation paper seeks to answer the following research questions:
What are the steps taken by the directorate to ensure ethical decision making?
What is the role of employees in ensuring ethical decision making?
What are the responsibilities of employers in ethical decision making?
Which training programs can be adopted in ethical decision making?
The relevance of the study
Based on the information provided by Icheku (2011) and Cottone and Tarvydas (2006) organizational decision making reflects on the performance and its relationship with the external environment. As such, an organization has to develop decision-making strategies on areas where ethics is involved in decision making. Similarly, the training programs should clarify and communicate an organization’ ethical code to help employees to understand what is expected. The training programs adopted should also outline the resources available for reference in case they face an ethical dilemma or when they suspect that another person within the organization has made an ethical bre...