Ethical Dilemmas in the workplace

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Ethical Dilemmas in the workplace
Abstract
The assessment is generally based on ethical dilemmas that are faced in the workplace. It
considers the different theoretical approach of the dilemmas. Using one of those theories the
solution of the dilemmas has been analyzed. There is a broader discussion done based on the
management decision towards solving the problems that were continued in the workplace. It also
includes the participation and handling of the issues in a separate way. The discussion of the
solution has been done based on the analysis that is being made on the situational context of an
ethical dilemma. This is the basic things discussed in the report so far.
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Ethical Dilemmas in the workplace
Table of Contents
Introduction......................................................................................................................................4
Ethical scenario or dilemma............................................................................................................4
Analysis of dilemma through...........................................................................................................5
Course of action...............................................................................................................................5
Principles/ test employed.................................................................................................................6
The course of action took................................................................................................................6
Conclusion.......................................................................................................................................7
Recommendation.............................................................................................................................7
Reference List..................................................................................................................................9
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Ethical Dilemmas in the workplace
Introduction
Ethical Dilemma generally is considered a problem in the decision making between the
two possible moral ends. In such cases, both are neither acceptable on a larger scale or can be
referred to. There are different complexities which arise in different situations. In such aspect
obeying one moral end can lead to infringing others in a wider aspect. In this assessment, there
are discussions done on the ethical dilemma that has been experienced in the workplace and the
resolving of the dilemma with the use of proper theory in order to overcome the situation. There
is the course of actions done based on such situational analysis. It can be said that ethical
dilemma is at times dangerous for a human being when he or she is especially at the workplace.
This is because lack of proper decision-making skills can hamper the current situations. The
assessment is based on the analysis of an ethical dilemma and its implications at the workplace.
Ethical scenario or dilemma
I have experienced an ethical dilemma in my workplace where I was unable to decide
whether I would go and complain about the incident or leave it. There is one of my co-workers
who used to get harassed by another employee in different instances. The harassments were both
mentally and physically as well. There was degradation in the mental condition of my co-worker.
I was not at all confident of reporting the incident to the authority; this is because I could have
been labeled as a troublemaker who is engaged in the displaying of unethical behavior towards
the other staffs (Backholm & Idås, 2015). It can be said that the problems that were being faced
by my co-workers was affecting me a lot. But I was literally facing issues to confiscate the issues
to the authority. This is because at times there are several problems that arise after complaining
about issues. I was unable to disclose the actual names of my co-worker as well as the person
who was disturbing her. It would lead to different other problems concerning self-respect. Such a
dilemma has led me to become inattentive in the office premises. These have also hampered my
work efficiency and style. Therefore I was literally planning to deal with the situation without
further conflict in the workplace. This is because, at the end of the day, we all have to work
together with a proper teamwork. I was planning on handling the situation is such a way that the
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