Ethics

The Hidden Danger of Narcissistic Leaders

On July 16, 2015 By I/O AT WORK

In recent memory, we’ve seen seemingly well-intentioned CEOs engage in unethical behavior that eventually leads to organizational ruin. Why do they do it? Don’t these executives stand to lose the most from organizational failure? After all, their lives and reputations are most intertwined with the company. Fortunately, a groundbreaking theory is beginning to make sense of this baffling situation.

Categories : Ethics Wellness Workplace DevianceTags : ethics wellness workplace deviance

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.

Categories : Ethics Turnover Workplace CultureTags : ethics turnover workplace culture

Corporate Ethics: Good Behavior Leads to Less Turnover

On May 21, 2015 By I/O AT WORK

The term “corporate ethics” might send a shiver up the spine of many high-level executives. Illegal activities can send anybody to jail, no matter how white their collar. But there’s more to ethics than avoiding punishment. New research shows that organizations stand to gain immensely through ethical behavior, especially through the behavior of employees. How can organizations position themselves to take advantage of the benefits of being ethical?

Categories : Counter-Productive Work Behavior Decision Making Ethics Workplace DevianceTags : Counter-Productive Work Behavior decision making ethics workplace deviance

Unethical Employees May Have Been Socially-Ostracized at Work

On April 7, 2015 By I/O AT WORK

Unethical employees can be a major problem at work, but not good old co-worker Steve; He’s usually a pretty decent guy. However, today Steve is faced with a moral dilemma: Should he steal Amy’s tasty turkey sandwich that is sitting unattended in the fridge? New research shows that because Steve was just excluded from an interesting lunch-time discussion, it might make him more likely to commit the crime. But why?

Categories : Conflict Ethics Off The WallTags : conflict ethics Off The Wall

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 Ethics Work-Life Balance Workplace DevianceTags : ethics workplace deviance

How Unethical Customers Cost Organizations Twice

On January 29, 2015 By I/O AT WORK

If you are an employee who witnesses your customers constantly acting unethically, it might start to bother you. But did you also know that it could lead you to emotional exhaustion, work-family conflict, and other problems that affect you and your organization? Unethical behavior is difficult to stop, but how can we protect our employees from its harmful effects?

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.

Categories : Conflict Counter-Productive Work Behavior Ethics Health & Safety WellnessTags : conflict Counter-Productive Work Behavior ethics Health & Safety wellness

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 : *Academy of Management Journal Business Strategy Employee Satisfaction Engagement Ethics Motivation Recruiting Workplace CultureTags : business strategy employee satisfaction engagement ethics motivation recruiting1 Comment

How Corporate Social Performance Attracts Job Seekers

On August 14, 2014 By I/O AT WORK

Corporate Social Performance is on the incline, and job seekers are increasingly starting to take notice. A new study examines how corporate social performance– including community involvement and pro-environmental efforts– can impact recruitment efforts and even make a company stand out among eager job seekers.

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.