Techniques for Preparing Business Students to Contribute to Ethical Organizational Cultures

2015 ◽  
pp. 221-248 ◽  
Author(s):  
William Irvin Sauser Jr. ◽  
Ronald R. Sims
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Business Ethics ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Moral Character ◽  
Organizational Cultures ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Ethical Organizational Culture ◽  
Effective Learning

This chapter distinguishes among four corporate cultures with respect to ethics—cultures of defiance, compliance, neglect, and character—and outlines a plan for constructing an ethical organizational culture. Some proven ideas are then shared for showing business students how to contribute to such a culture. These include (a) describing how to establish an effective learning context for teaching about business ethics, (b) offering a number of practical suggestions for student assignments and experiences that can empower students to understand, appreciate, and contribute to ethical organizational cultures, and (c) explaining how to enhance experiential learning by conducting an effective debriefing session. The chapter concludes with three examples from the authors' experience illustrating how these ideas can be incorporated into programs designed to teach business students how to contribute to organizational cultures grounded in moral character.

Techniques for Preparing Business Students to Contribute to Ethical Organizational Cultures

2015 ◽  
pp. 1591-1617
Author(s):  
William Irvin Sauser Jr. ◽  
Ronald R. Sims
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Business Ethics ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Moral Character ◽  
Organizational Cultures ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
Ethical Organizational Culture ◽  
Effective Learning

This chapter distinguishes among four corporate cultures with respect to ethics—cultures of defiance, compliance, neglect, and character—and outlines a plan for constructing an ethical organizational culture. Some proven ideas are then shared for showing business students how to contribute to such a culture. These include (a) describing how to establish an effective learning context for teaching about business ethics, (b) offering a number of practical suggestions for student assignments and experiences that can empower students to understand, appreciate, and contribute to ethical organizational cultures, and (c) explaining how to enhance experiential learning by conducting an effective debriefing session. The chapter concludes with three examples from the authors' experience illustrating how these ideas can be incorporated into programs designed to teach business students how to contribute to organizational cultures grounded in moral character.

Showing Business Students How to Contribute to Organizational Cultures Grounded in Moral Character

2018 ◽  
pp. 485-507 ◽  
Author(s):  
William I. Sauser Jr. ◽  
Ronald R. Sims
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Moral Character ◽  
Business Leaders ◽  
Organizational Cultures ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
The Public ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Show Business ◽  
Future Business

The ethical crisis in business is very real. Countering this crisis by creating organizational cultures grounded in moral character is the challenge we face as business leaders if we are to regain the respect and confidence of the public. As educators of future business leaders, how can we prepare our students to understand, appreciate, and contribute to the establishment of cultures of character in the organizations which employ them—and which they may ultimately lead? In this chapter the authors distinguish among four corporate cultures with respect to ethics in business—cultures of defiance, compliance, neglect, and character—and present a blueprint for constructing an organizational culture grounded in moral character. With respect to showing business students how to contribute to such a culture, the authors then (a) describe how to establish an effective learning context for teaching about business ethics, (b) proffer a number of practical suggestions for student assignments and experiences that can empower students to understand, appreciate, and contribute to organizational cultures of character, and (c) explain how to enhance experiential learning by conducting an effective debriefing session. They conclude the chapter by providing two examples from their own experience illustrating how these ideas can be incorporated into programs designed to show business students how to contribute to organizational cultures grounded in moral character.

Showing Business Students How to Contribute to Organizational Cultures Grounded in Moral Character

2012 ◽  
pp. 232-252 ◽  
Author(s):  
William I. Sauser ◽  
Ronald R. Sims
Keyword(s):  
Experiential Learning ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Moral Character ◽  
Business Leaders ◽  
Organizational Cultures ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
The Public ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Show Business ◽  
Future Business

The ethical crisis in business is very real. Countering this crisis by creating organizational cultures grounded in moral character is the challenge we face as business leaders if we are to regain the respect and confidence of the public. As educators of future business leaders, how can we prepare our students to understand, appreciate, and contribute to the establishment of cultures of character in the organizations which employ them—and which they may ultimately lead? In this chapter the authors distinguish among four corporate cultures with respect to ethics in business—cultures of defiance, compliance, neglect, and character—and present a blueprint for constructing an organizational culture grounded in moral character. With respect to showing business students how to contribute to such a culture, the authors then (a) describe how to establish an effective learning context for teaching about business ethics, (b) proffer a number of practical suggestions for student assignments and experiences that can empower students to understand, appreciate, and contribute to organizational cultures of character, and (c) explain how to enhance experiential learning by conducting an effective debriefing session. They conclude the chapter by providing two examples from their own experience illustrating how these ideas can be incorporated into programs designed to show business students how to contribute to organizational cultures grounded in moral character.

Preparing Business and Information Technology Students to Contribute to Organizational Cultures Grounded in Moral Character

2014 ◽  
Vol 3 (1) ◽  
pp. 33-53 ◽  
Author(s):  
William I. Sauser ◽  
Ronald R. Sims
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Moral Character ◽  
Organizational Cultures ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
The Public ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Technology Leaders ◽  
Show Business ◽  
Information Technology Students

The ethical crisis in business and information technology is very real. Countering this crisis by creating organizational cultures grounded in moral character is the challenge people face as leaders if they are to regain the respect and confidence of the public. As educators of future business and information technology leaders, how can educators prepare their students to understand, appreciate, and contribute to the establishment of cultures of character in the organizations which employ them—and which they may ultimately lead? In this article the authors distinguish among four corporate cultures with respect to ethics —cultures of defiance, compliance, neglect, and character—and present a blueprint for constructing an organizational culture grounded in moral character. With respect to showing students how to contribute to such a culture, the authors then (a) describe how to establish an effective learning context for teaching about ethics, (b) proffer a number of practical suggestions for student assignments and experiences that can empower students to understand, appreciate, and contribute to organizational cultures of character, and (c) explain how to enhance experiential learning by conducting an effective debriefing session. The authors conclude the article by providing three examples from their own experience illustrating how these ideas can be incorporated into programs designed to show business and information technology students how to contribute to organizational cultures grounded in moral character.

Preparing Business and Information Technology Students to Contribute to Organizational Cultures Grounded in Moral Character

2015 ◽  
pp. 1901-1923
Author(s):  
William I. Sauser Jr. ◽  
Ronald R. Sims
Keyword(s):  
Information Technology ◽  
Moral Character ◽  
Organizational Cultures ◽  
Learning Context ◽  
The Public ◽  
Effective Learning ◽  
Technology Students ◽  
Technology Leaders ◽  
Show Business ◽  
Information Technology Students

The ethical crisis in business and information technology is very real. Countering this crisis by creating organizational cultures grounded in moral character is the challenge people face as leaders if they are to regain the respect and confidence of the public. As educators of future business and information technology leaders, how can educators prepare their students to understand, appreciate, and contribute to the establishment of cultures of character in the organizations which employ them—and which they may ultimately lead? In this article the authors distinguish among four corporate cultures with respect to ethics —cultures of defiance, compliance, neglect, and character—and present a blueprint for constructing an organizational culture grounded in moral character. With respect to showing students how to contribute to such a culture, the authors then (a) describe how to establish an effective learning context for teaching about ethics, (b) proffer a number of practical suggestions for student assignments and experiences that can empower students to understand, appreciate, and contribute to organizational cultures of character, and (c) explain how to enhance experiential learning by conducting an effective debriefing session. The authors conclude the article by providing three examples from their own experience illustrating how these ideas can be incorporated into programs designed to show business and information technology students how to contribute to organizational cultures grounded in moral character.

How Do Public Service Professionals Behave in Risky Situations? The Importance of Organizational Culture

2021 ◽  
pp. 027507402110103
Author(s):  
Emily Rose Tangsgaard
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Risk Perception ◽  
Public Service ◽  
Health Professionals ◽  
Organizational Cultures ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Seeking Behavior ◽  
Subsequent Behavior ◽  
Hospital Wards

Many situations in public service delivery are characterized by uncertainty about the potential negative consequences following decisions. These risky situations make the behavior of frontline professionals particularly important. But what shapes the risk perception and subsequent behavior of frontline professionals in risky situations? This article explores the idea that organizational culture provides part of the answer. To examine this, a comprehensive qualitative study with participant observations and interviews at five public hospital wards was conducted. The findings demonstrate the importance of organizational culture on risk perception and behavior in risky situations. Basic cultural assumptions related to professional discussion, administering medicine, grading of adverse events, and prioritizing follow-up activities matter to behavior in risky situations. In organizational cultures with high levels of trust and dialogue about decision-making, the health professionals rely on each other and ask for second opinions, when making decisions in risky situations. Conversely, in organizational cultures with little trust and professional discussion, the health professionals are less likely to ask for second opinions and follow up on risky situations, which increases the possibility of unintended, negative consequences. In this way, organizational culture can be a driver of risk-reducing and risk-seeking behavior among frontline professionals.

scholarly journals Impact of Online Recruitment on Organizational Attractiveness: An Experimental Study in the Context of Pakistan

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 318-328
Author(s):  
Qamar Ali ◽  
Muhammad Naveed Aslam ◽  
Sahar Hafeez
Keyword(s):  
Organizational Culture ◽  
Corporate Culture ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Business Students ◽  
Website Design ◽  
Organizational Attractiveness ◽  
Corporate Websites ◽  
Website Features ◽  
Design Style ◽  
The Relationship

The purpose of this study is to explore the aesthetical features of corporate recruitment websites, including the website design, style, and color, and to investigate their impact on organizational attractiveness and applicants' intention to apply. By doing so, the study also examines the effects of corporate websites on applicants' perception of the corporate culture and measures the mediating impact of perceptions of organizational culture on organizational attractiveness and applicants' intention to apply for the jobs in the context of Pakistan. The study is based on a laboratory experiment with three hundred undergraduate business students conducted at a university computer lab. Correlation, Independent T-test, One-way ANOVA, and Simple Linear Regression were applied to analyze variables using SPSS. The findings of this study support the hypothesis that website features have a significant positive impact on applicants' perceived organizational attractiveness. However, the website's design does not seem to impact applicants' intentions to apply for the job substantially. The regression analysis results also revealed that the perceived organizational culture partially mediates the relationship between website features and organizational attractiveness and fully mediates the relationship between website features and intentions to Apply.

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