Management Theory Value and Ethics Essay

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Ethics is also a big concern for many modern companies. Moral issues and choices that deal with right and wrong behavior can make or break a company in today's business world. There are many factors in the cultural, organizational and external environment that influence ethical behavior, but the major ethical issues that organizations have to address are sexual harassment, discrimination in pay and promotion, and the right to privacy (Introduction to Organizational Behavior, 2012).

In 2011 Kaiser Permanente and Sodexo were ranked at the top of the worlds most ethical companies. Sodexo has over a hundred thousand employees in North America, all focused on providing solutions to their clients' biggest challenges. "Anne Marie Brown, a general manager at a New Jersey senior living center, works with community organizations in order to provide job opportunities for persons with disabilities.
Thanks to her efforts, Sodexo recently hired 10 new employees to work in their dietary and laundry departments and the company was recognized by the community specifically for her work" (Chavel, 2011).

As a global leader in sustainability, Kaiser Permanente strives hard to build greener facilities, buy non-toxic materials when possible, and supports sustainable agriculture. "Kaiser Permanente is continually working to find environmentally friendly alternatives for its members by selecting non-toxic products, working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and informing public policy, all of which make this company a good example of ethics in practice" (Kaiser Permanente Wins National Awards for Commitment to Environmental Health, 2009)......

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