Ethical Research Paper
Equality in the workplace
Sarah Gilliam RES/351
Oct 29, 2014
Dr. Annette West
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Unethical Research Practices to be avoided
3. Injuries that can occur
4. Other potential applications
5. Unethical behavior in the organization and society
6. Monitoring unethical behavior
7. Conclusion
Successful businesses around the world are recognizing the importance of diversity and equality in the work place. “A diverse workforce combines workers from different backgrounds and experiences that together breed a more creative, innovative, and productive workforce. And businesses have learned that they can draw upon our nation’s diversity to strengthen their bottom line.”(Kerby & Burns, 2012). Unfortunately, at times there can be occurrences of discrimination and sexism. It is a problem that women are found receiving lower wages as well as lower status positions then men. There are many reasons why women feel uncomfortable and choose to leave the workplace. While some women just take a break from the workplace to raise their children, not everyone is the same. Many women struggle with sexual harassment in the workplace nearly every day.
Minister Jo Swinson announced in 2012 that British companies will be required to report the total number of males and females that they employ. The theory behind this is that there needs to be transparency on the issue to be able to clearly see what is happening. Being able to clearly see a problem is the first step in solving it.
One example by integrating more women in the leadership or decision making roles in a company, the business would have a better foothold in the market.
The unethical research practices that need to be avoided in this project could include using loaded research techniques such as targeting specific groups, targeting specific industries, targeting specific regions or targeting specific markets. When conducting a research program it is important to retrieve
Sarah Gilliam RES/351
Oct 29, 2014
Dr. Annette West
Table of Contents:
1. Introduction
2. Unethical Research Practices to be avoided
3. Injuries that can occur
4. Other potential applications
5. Unethical behavior in the organization and society
6. Monitoring unethical behavior
7. Conclusion
Successful businesses around the world are recognizing the importance of diversity and equality in the work place. “A diverse workforce combines workers from different backgrounds and experiences that together breed a more creative, innovative, and productive workforce. And businesses have learned that they can draw upon our nation’s diversity to strengthen their bottom line.”(Kerby & Burns, 2012). Unfortunately, at times there can be occurrences of discrimination and sexism. It is a problem that women are found receiving lower wages as well as lower status positions then men. There are many reasons why women feel uncomfortable and choose to leave the workplace. While some women just take a break from the workplace to raise their children, not everyone is the same. Many women struggle with sexual harassment in the workplace nearly every day.
Minister Jo Swinson announced in 2012 that British companies will be required to report the total number of males and females that they employ. The theory behind this is that there needs to be transparency on the issue to be able to clearly see what is happening. Being able to clearly see a problem is the first step in solving it.
One example by integrating more women in the leadership or decision making roles in a company, the business would have a better foothold in the market.
The unethical research practices that need to be avoided in this project could include using loaded research techniques such as targeting specific groups, targeting specific industries, targeting specific regions or targeting specific markets. When conducting a research program it is important to retrieve
References: Evening Standard Limited. Oct 22, 2012 http://search.proquest.com.ezproxy.apollolibrary.com/docview/1114098515?pq-origsite=summon July 12, 2012 http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/labor/news/2012/07/12/11900/the-top-10-economic-facts-of-diversity-in-the-workplace/ Companies forced to reveal number of women staff Oct 18, 2012