Question

Why might some organizations push employees to behave in a dishonest or corrupt manner? Are there personal benefits to corruption that organizational culture can counteract?

Answer 1

Answer:

When managers are unethical, employees will emulate the bad behavior. Eventually, the unethical environment will hinder business. For example, if managers take credit for subordinates’ work, some employees will start to imitate the behavior. Honest employees will begin to protect themselves by hiding their work from their colleagues and supervisors. The resulting lack of teamwork and collaboration will limit the company’s potential.

In contrast, if managers model ethical behavior for employees and reward good behavior, the positive corporate culture will instill how ethical behavior makes good business sense and helps everyone succeed, according to the book “ORGB,” by Debra L. Nelson and James Campbell Quick.