ACCT19083 Final Assignment: Ethical Issues in the Workplace

This assignment provides a comprehensive analysis of ethical issues in the workplace, focusing on bullying, harassment, and whistleblowing, using the Origin Energy case study as a reference. It discusses ethical frameworks for managing workplace bullying, including normative and process-oriented models based on moral principles such as utilitarianism, moral rights, and distributive justice. The assignment also examines the rights of employers and employees in cases of discipline and dismissal, referencing the Fair Work Act 2009 and the ethical considerations surrounding whistleblowing, including guidelines from the Australian Securities and Investment Commission (ASIC). The analysis concludes that Sally McDow's whistleblowing was ethical, as she followed proper procedures by first reporting internally before escalating the issue.