Discussion 2

Sharkey’s behavior and actions are unethical according to the ethical framework. Whether the claims were true or false that is an irrelevant matter. Rumor mongering is a behavior that should not be tolerated within any organization as it is detrimental to the orderly form of a conducive working environment (Bagley, 2003). As a result of such a behavior all the workers will always have a questioning mind on the assignment, promotions, pay rise among others that they are based on merits. All decision of the management will be tainted and making it nearly impossible for the managers of the organization being respected as faith will be lost in respect for talent and skill. Such damage to the organization cannot be corrected through public relation campaigns despite the efforts (Bagley, 2003).

Rumors can be extremely damaging and can spread in any workstation fast without any exception, damaging an employee’s image and character. Such an act can potentially reduce the productivity of an employee.  This is because they are counterproductive and hurtful to the injured party even though it does not mean deformation of character (Bagley, 2003). The human resource manager should act diligently by trying to find out the truth rather than just accepting the opinion of Sam wanting Sharkey to be fired. It is wrong ethically and morally to gossip about a co-workers as it can have great and negative impact to the employee and the organization and the shareholders at large which means that Sam should serve as an example to others that such behaviors shall not be condoned by the organization in order to put a stop to such behavior in a work environment (Bagley, 2003). A message of the employers has the mandate to control the spread of rumors in the organization to enhance a positive working environment for all employees should be passed.

Reference

Bagley C E (2003).the Ethical Leader's Decision Tree. Retrieved from file:///C:/Users/HP/AppData/Local/Temp/The%20Ethical%20Leader%E2%80%99s%20Decision%20Tree.pdf