Ethics

Ethics in the Workplace: Anxious Employees May Cause Trouble

On June 1, 2015December 1, 2016 By I/O AT WORK

Employees are faced with anxiety producing events every day: securing new clients, important meetings with bosses, interacting with difficult coworkers. Yet, these events can lead to more than just uncomfortable feelings, they may also affect ethics in the workplace. Recent research shows that anxious employees may be more likely to engage in unethical behavior than employees in a relaxed state.

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How Forgiveness in the Workplace Can Harm Relationships

On March 19, 2015 By I/O AT WORK

We all think of forgiveness as a way to improve relationships and remove tension from a situation. Recent studies have shown that this is not always the case. Offering forgiveness can actually prove detrimental to a working relationship. When is forgiveness productive and when can it backfire?

Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology Counter-Productive Work Behavior Ethics Health & Safety Human ResourcesTags : Counter-Productive Work Behavior ethics Health & Safety

Sleep Deprived Employees Engage in More Unethical Workplace Behavior

On January 19, 2015 By I/O AT WORK

So, how many cups of coffee have you had today? New research shows that ingesting caffeine actually makes it less likely that sleep deprived employees will behave unethically in the workplace. The study also uncovered the nefarious role played by co-workers acting unethically, and showed how they can make sleep deprived people do more bad things.

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Workplace Bullying: Corrupt and Harmful to Organizations

On December 1, 2014 By I/O AT WORK

We tend to think of bullying as something that happens to kids at school, but a new review discusses the prevalence of workplace bullying, as well as its alarming harmful effects. Researchers are starting to consider bullying another form of organizational corruption.

Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology Counter-Productive Work Behavior Decision Making EthicsTags : Counter-Productive Work Behavior decision making ethics

The Connection Between Sleep Deprivation, Caffeine and Self-Control

On May 22, 2014 By I/O AT WORK

A cup of morning coffee is a workplace tradition that dates back to before the Industrial Revolution. A new study on “The Role of Caffeine and Social Influence” suggests that coffee, sodas, and energy drinks may play an important role in helping sleep-deprived individuals by giving them the extra boost they need to exert better self-control and avoid unethical behavior.

Categories : *Harvard Business Review Citizenship Behavior EthicsTags : citizenship behavior ethics

Leave a Penny, Take a Penny: Effective Giving

On August 9, 2013 By I/O AT WORK

Generous employees can contribute to a business climate that is profitable, productive, and efficient. The same charitable personality type that gives more than they get often finds forming strong bonds with customers and co-workers a snap. But it is possible to be too generous. Adam Grant offers some suggestions for effective giving.

Categories : *Organizational Behavior & Human Decision Process Culture EthicsTags : culture ethics

Everyone On Board: Encouraging Employee Whistle-Blowing (IO Psychology)

On April 15, 2013 By I/O AT WORK

In a recent study, Mayer, et al. (2013) examined how ethical leadership and coworker is associated with employees reporting unethical behavior. They found that ethical behavior amongst employees is related to the tone set by ethical leaders and coworkers.

Categories : *Journal of Management EthicsTags : ethics

Need Ethics? Here, Take Mine (IO Psychology)

On July 18, 2012 By I/O AT WORK

Topic: Ethics Publication: Journal of Management (2012) Article: The psychic cost of doing wrong: Ethical conflict, divestiture socialization, and emotional exhaustion Authors: Kammeyer-Mueller, J. D., Simon, L. S., & Rich, B. L. Reviewed By: Katie Bachman It’s sweet, albeit naïve, to think that the ethical training we learned in pursuit

Categories : *Academy of Management Decision Making EthicsTags : decision making ethics

Big Decision? Take some time to think about it (IO Psychology)

On April 9, 2012 By I/O AT WORK

Topic: Decision Making, Ethics Publication: Academy of Management Journal (FEB 2012) Article: Contemplation and conversation: Subtle influences on moral decision making Authors: Gunia, B. C., Wang, L., Huang, L., Wang, J., & Murninghan, J. K. Reviewed By: Katie Bachman In the workplace, important decisions can hinge on the ethical strength

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The Makings of Morality: The Factors Behind Ethical Behavior (IO Psychology)

On January 9, 2012 By I/O AT WORK

Topic: Ethics Publication: Academy of Management Review Article: Moral maturation and moral conation: A capacity approach to explaining moral thought and action Authors: Hannah, S. T., Avolio, B. J., & May, D. R. Reviewer: Neil Morelli When it comes to identifying unethical behavior in politics, business, and sport, all it