Procedural Justice Organizational Ethics Issue Resolution in the Automotive Manufacturing Industry

Ensayo , 2008 , 7 Páginas , Calificación: 97.00

Economía de las empresas - Administración de empresas, gestión, organización

Procedural Justice: Organizational Ethics Issue Resolution in the
Automotive Manufacturing Industry
Businesses and organizations face difficult ethical decisions daily. With the advent of a global economy, U.S. companies face difficult decisions on how to remain competitive in the new larger global economy. Often organizations face the difficult ethical issue of laying off U.S. workers and outsourcing those jobs to foreign countries. The U.S. manufacturing industry, especially the automobile manufacturers has had a difficult time remaining competitive in the world market. For example, the big three U.S. automobile manufacturers, Dodge, Ford, and General Motors all have had to close plants, layoff employees, and move operations overseas by outsourcing to remain competitive. Outsourcing jobs is a difficult ethical question and issue. However, by following the steps of the procedural justice process which is “a deliberate systematic decision-making process that can help you promote ethical standards of practice and ensure ethical conflicts are appropriately addressed” (Nelson, 2005, p.1, ¶1). Six main steps of the procedural justice process will be discussed as it relates to outsourcing of jobs: (1) Issue clarification, (2) Stakeholder analysis, (3) Values identification, (4) Issue resolution,
(5) Addressing objections, and (6) Resolution implementation.

Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)

• Issue Clarification
• Stakeholder Analysis
• Values Identification
• Issue Resolution
• Addressing Objections
• Resolution Implementation

Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)

This paper examines the ethical challenges of outsourcing jobs in the automotive manufacturing industry, specifically focusing on the application of procedural justice principles to ensure ethical decision-making. The paper outlines a six-step process for resolving ethical issues, highlighting the importance of stakeholder analysis, value identification, and addressing objections.

• Ethical Decision-Making in a Global Economy
• Procedural Justice as a Framework for Ethical Resolution
• Stakeholder Engagement and Value Alignment
• Balancing Economic Viability and Ethical Considerations
• The Role of Transparency and Public Justification in Ethical Decision-Making

Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)

• Issue Clarification: This section defines the ethical dilemma of outsourcing jobs in the automotive industry, emphasizing the need for clear identification of the ethical question and agreement among stakeholders.
• Stakeholder Analysis: This section explores the various stakeholders impacted by outsourcing decisions, including employees, communities, management, and financial officers. The importance of considering diverse perspectives and financial concerns is highlighted.
• Values Identification: This section stresses the importance of open and honest discussions among stakeholders to identify and articulate their value-driven perspectives on outsourcing. The diverse viewpoints of employees, communities, and management are explored.
• Issue Resolution: This section focuses on generating alternative solutions to outsourcing, such as exploring new strategies to improve efficiency and reduce costs. The importance of consulting with colleagues and ethicists to learn from past experiences is emphasized.
• Addressing Objections: This section explores the process of evaluating and ranking different options for addressing the ethical dilemma. The importance of considering the benefits and costs of each option in relation to organizational values and mission is highlighted.

Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)

This paper explores the complexities of ethical decision-making in the automotive manufacturing industry, focusing on the application of procedural justice principles to resolve the dilemma of outsourcing jobs. Key themes include ethical decision-making, stakeholder analysis, value identification, transparency, and the balancing of economic viability with ethical considerations.

• Universidad: University of Phoenix
• Curso: MGT 344 Organizational Behavior and Ethical Responsibility
• Calificación: 97.00
• Autor: James Tallant (Autor)
• Año de publicación: 2008
• Páginas: 7
• No. de catálogo: V167471
• ISBN (Ebook): 9783640841370
• ISBN (Libro): 9783640839797
• Idioma: Inglés
• Etiqueta: procedural, justice, organizational, ethics, issue, resolution, automotive, manufacturing, industry