Ethical Issues in HRM

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Ethical Issues in Functions of HRM

Recruitment & Selections:

1. Referrals are treated at par with other

candidates2. If X has referred Y then Y will NOT be

interviewed byX but byZ.

3. No gifts are accepted at any point in therecruitment & selection process.


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Performance Appraisals:

1. The company follows MBR (Management

By Results) Module & PMS (PerformanceManagement System) wherein actual

results are measured against set goals.

2. Transparent communication & one-to-onediscussions about performance and

achievements are done.


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Exit Interviews:

1. A 6 page form with questions related to

department as well as superiors is given tothe candidate and analysis is done.

2. In order to maintain good relations with an

ex- employee, the HR department followsup with him after 2-3 months of his exit to

check on him.


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Internal Recruitments:

1. Internal company website for Internal

Recruitments.

2. Employee has to first inform his immediate

superior & only after that can he apply on

the internal website3. Only the best candidate with the right fit is

selected. Favoritism is not encouraged at

all.


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Ethics in HRM - Questionnaire Analysis

PROBLEM: Organizations/ Top Managementregard employee monitoring via electronic data andcomputers essential with no regards to employeeprivacy and human rights.

RESPONSE: Employees privacy is only beyondinternal networks. This means that if an employeeis within my network, I can monitor his/her

activities


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Ethics in HRM - Questionnaire Analysis

PROBLEM: The HR Manager is required to not

disclose procedures and policies for determining

pay and amounts of pay within groups or

individuals within the organization. No

transparency.

RESPONSE:Our procedures are semi-transparent

where salaries and appraisals are concerned. We

are not allowed to reveal information on salariesand anyone who breaches this policy is asked to

leave the organization


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Ethics in HRM - Questionnaire Analysis PROBLEM: How can HR help in fostering an

Ethical Culture in the organization?

RESPONSE:1. Have a well developed policy and procedures

manual

2. Enforce polices

3. The HR Manager should communicate allconflicts of interest always during induction and

orientation


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Ethics in HRM - Questionnaire Analysis PROBLEM: Poaching

RESPONSE:

1. Mutual understanding with HR Depts. Ofother players in the industry.

2. We do not recruit people who havecompleted more than 3 years at their

current company.

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Ethical Issues in HRM