Question

What is a scapegoat? A scapegoat is someone who is made to take the blame for someone else's failure or wrong- doing. In Arabic, this person is referred to as 'kebsh al mahraka.' Unfortunately, one way that power is abused in an organization is by using scapegoats. Amani was the new assistant to the Director of Finance at a shipping company in Tunis. Rima was jealous because she wanted this position. In addition, Rima knew all the ins and outs of the company and she was not a nice person. She used her influence to convince Bahaa, the Assistant Director of Finance, to help her with 'a plan." Bahaa couldn't resist the offer. Three weeks later, the company was in chaos. Then, Amani was fired. She tried to talk to her boss but he wouldn't listen. As Amani left the office, Rima and Bahaa exchanged glances. What do you think happened? Discuss the ethical implications.

Answer 1

Amani was the new assistant to the Director of Finance at a shipping company in Tunis. Rima was jealous because she wanted this position. In addition, Rima knew all the ins and outs of the company and she was not a nice person. She used her influence to convince Bahaa, the Assistant Director of Finance, to help her with 'a plan." Bahaa couldn't resist the offer. Three weeks later, the company was in chaos. Then, Amani was fired. She tried to talk to her boss but he wouldn't listen. As Amani left the office, Rima and Bahaa exchanged glances.

it is represent the company's system and policy is not good and ethical . co. must have some code of ethics . boss has not doing good task because amni has give some chance to talk .

co. must have policy of transparecy ,bhaa and rime should fire

An ethical implication is simply considering the matter from an ethical viewpoint. It may undermine an otherwise valid argument or a position derived from considering things other than ethics.

• Every business needs to be aware of the anti-discrimination laws and regulations that exist to protect employees from unjust treatment.
• Health and Safety in the Workplace ,employees have a right to safe working conditions

• Whistleblowing or Social Media Rants

• Any organization must maintain accurate bookkeeping practices

• Companies may put in place mandatory nondisclosure agreements, stipulating strict financial penalties in case of violation, in order to discourage these types of ethics violations.

• Employers have the ability to monitor employee activity on their computers and other company-provided devices, and while electronic surveillance is meant to ensure efficiency and productivity, it often comes dangerously close to privacy violation.  

• using technological surveillance in an ethical manner is transparency.

• Nondisclosure and Corporate Espionage -Many employers are at risk of current and former employees stealing information, including client data used by organizations. Companies may put in place mandatory nondisclosure agreements, stipulating strict financial penalties in case of violation, in order to discourage these types of ethics violations.

Providing clearly written policies and processes that ensure those policies are both acknowledged and adhered to, can ensure transparency and ethical business practices are applied.  

In order to effectively detect and, most importantly, deter ethical issues in business from surfacing in organization . code of ethics when making decisions and ask the same of your employees. Remain aware of the discrimination laws . Collaborate with accountants, maintaining transparency and honesty in your financial reports. Be present in your company, making sure your organization and employees alike are always doing the right and ethical thing.