Principles of Ethical Change Management

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Principles of ethical change management
Organizational change usually comes with the tendency for resistance among the employees
hence the organization has to promote ethical change initiatives that shall enhance acceptance of
evolution by all the individuals within the organization (Hayes, 2018). Cameron & Green (2015)
state that the code of conduct and ethics should be applied effectively throughout the
organization especially during the process of change. According to Neves, Almeida & Velez
(2015) they should never be compromised by any means just because there is a need to achieve
specific objectives even though it might be against people's wish. According to Goetsch & Davis
(2014) two ethical principles should guide the change process within the organization. These
principles are:
Development of appropriate organizational culture
An effective way of promoting ethical change process within the organization is through the
establishment of a religion of ethical behavior. Some of the ethical behaviors among the
employees are respect, honesty, cooperation, commitment, and loyalty.
Respect
It is ethical for the employees to listen to the new ideas initiated by their seniors and adhere to
them even though it might come with some consequences such as the need for training which
most of the employees do not like, but they should put the interest of the organization first since
the managers might know how efficient the change can be within the organization if effected.

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Honesty
The employees should be open and share with the management about their concern regarding the
change that has been suggested rather than fooling the administration and failing to implement
the change.
Cooperation
It is very unethical for the employees to fail to implement the change hence there is a need for
collaboration among all the individuals in the organization for the implementation of the
difference for the achievement of the desired goals and objectives.
Commitment
The employees should be committed towards implementation of the desired change within the
organization.
Loyalty
The employees should be loyal and see the significance of implementing the change in the
organization rather than just focusing on their aspects.
Adoption of a strategic approach
The management can introduce change in phases to reduce the resistance to change among the
employees since most of them shall be in an excellent position to understand the essence of the
change process within the organization.