WEEK 4 DISC 1: The Intersection of Ethics and Diversity

Prior to beginning work on this discussion forum, read Chapter 6: Ethical Decision Making: Employer Responsibilities and Employee Rights in your textbook (Hartman et al., 2021), and A Common Good Perspective on DiversityLinks to an external site. (Frémeaux, 2020). In addition, you may wish to watch Why Corporate Diversity Programs Fail — And How Small Tweaks Can Have Big Impact | Joan C. WilliamsLinks to an external site. (TED, 2021a), and Sophie Williams: The Rigged Test of Leadership | TEDLinks to an external site. (TED, 2021b).

In an initial post of at least 350 words and citing at least two scholarly, peer-reviewed resources, consider ethical decision-making in diverse, global cultures where multiple opinions and biases are present. In an organizational setting, how might you address the following:

• Discuss the extent to which ethical principles and values are grounded in culture. Is it reasonable to expect people from different backgrounds to share the same ethics and values?
• Analyze how differing values and perspectives on ethical behavior come into play in a diverse and global workplace. What are some benefits to having these differences? What are some challenges to having these differences?
• Recommend ways to address these differing perspectives and biases. Consider the kind of organizational culture you want to create.
• Additionally, outline how you might approach ethical decision-making in such a context. How might ethical theories—utilitarianism, deontology, or virtue ethics—assist in developing a framework for ethical decision-making in a diverse setting?

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