Angelica LariosCEO| ALACONTEC, S.A. de C.V.Mexico Df, Mexico
You have a complex ethical dilemma on your project. You know what you need to do, but you are being pressured by your business executive and your immediate supervisor to not rock the boat. After all, these things happen all the time in your organization. How do you approach this situation? How do you develop the courage to speak up? What options do you have? Saving Changes...
Angelica LariosCEO| ALACONTEC, S.A. de C.V.Mexico Df, Mexico
Sep 02, 2019 4:40 PM
Replying to Kiron Bondale
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As usual, it depends. If your direct line management is encouraging you to behave unethically, then if your organization has an independent HR function or a whistleblower line then you could leverage that. If not then it comes down to your confidence in being able to make it clear to your line management that you are unwilling to cross a line and be willing to leave the company if they don't see reason.
Thank you Kiron, agree with you. I think that personal values and ethics should not be compromised. Saving Changes...
Angelica LariosCEO| ALACONTEC, S.A. de C.V.Mexico Df, Mexico
Sep 03, 2019 12:24 AM
Replying to Anton Oosthuizen
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My advice stems from personal experience - STAND UP NOW! I'm making the assumption that whatever your 'management' is telling you to do is against your beliefs and unethical so there is no other choice than to do something. As Kiron pointed out your HR or ethical committee might be options but keep in mind there are no guarantees. If this sort of thing is part of the company culture then there is a good chance that doing this will count against you. But whatever you do, you need to do it now before you become part of this culture and believe me when I say, it happens quicker than you would think.
Thank you for your contribution Anton. 100% agree with you if this type of things are part of the organizational culture, might be better idea to search for other options outside. Saving Changes...
Angelica LariosCEO| ALACONTEC, S.A. de C.V.Mexico Df, Mexico
Sep 03, 2019 12:30 AM
Replying to Rami Kaibni
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I agree with my fellow colleagues. Personally, when it comes to ethics and I believe there is a issue related to ethics, I do not submit to pressure and do raise the issue immediately. Anton nailed it with his feedback.
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Kimberly ChavezPlatform Program Manager, Integration| BrightspeedOverland Park, Ks, United States
I left a company over an ethical question in the past. You have to see how much flexibility the company will give you to make the right decision, manage the project properly and if in the end it is not enough and it pushes your boundaries beyond your comfort zone then a decision has to be made whether you are willing to breach those boundaries. A question of ethics can haunt you into your future career. Is it worth it? Not to me. Integrity is everything because even if I lose everything else, my word will always mean something.
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Sep 19, 2019 6:28 PM
Angelica Larios
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I could not say it better Kimberly. Thank you for sharing.
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Angelica LariosCEO| ALACONTEC, S.A. de C.V.Mexico Df, Mexico
Sep 03, 2019 3:45 AM
Replying to Paul Azanor
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I agree with all the comments here. Ethics includes such vices as honesty, fairness and equity.
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Angelica LariosCEO| ALACONTEC, S.A. de C.V.Mexico Df, Mexico
Sep 03, 2019 4:53 AM
Replying to Karl Twort
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I agree with the majority here too. It's important to remain ethical and to flag this as soon as it is becoming an issue for you.
Thank you for your comments Karl. Saving Changes...
Gretta KelziOperations Manager/Ethics Insights Team| Esri Lebanon/PMIJdeidet Al Maten, Al Maten, Lebanon
This happens all times, depending on the working environment, external factors, project team, stakeholders influence... however, when it comes to ethical values, personally, I don't think that there is a grey area... It is either White or Black!
In this case, If the situation is not suitable for speaking up, the ultimate next step that I would be doing is to ask my business executives to take the lead, up till now, it is working with me...
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1 reply by Angelica Larios
Sep 19, 2019 6:29 PM
Angelica Larios
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Thank you Gretta for the example. Agree with you, when ethical values are in the game, is either black or white.
On an ethical issue the more you wait for, the more complex it becomes
The pressure can come from people who are not respecting the organization Ethic.
In the end, you have to take a side.
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1 reply by Angelica Larios
Sep 19, 2019 6:53 PM
Angelica Larios
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Thank you Vincent, you right, the more time you wait, it is worst.
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James SweeneyFunctional Manager| VerizonKingston, Ma, United States
There is nothing of greater importance in conducting business than integrity. You earn respect by demonstrating integrity and strict adherence to values. You can never compromise your integrity, values, nor relinquish the principles of honesty.
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Sep 19, 2019 6:54 PM
Angelica Larios
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Well said!!! Thank you for sharing.
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Stéphane ParentSelf Employed / Semi-retired| Leader MakerPrince Edward Island, Canada
Talk to people one-on-one and face-to-face. It goes a long way to build the trust and relationships necessary to be effective. To reduce nervousness, prepare and rehearse your "script". (Don't memorize verbatim.) Saving Changes...
