Explain the role of values in the making of business ethics.

Question

Explain the role of values in the making of business ethics. How these can be incorporated in working out in HR and promotion strategy? Answer this question in the light of following case:

Suppose there are two subordinates; one is loyal but incompetent vs. another, who is professional but arrogant in behavior. The question then is as an HR manager which one would you wants to be promoted to the next higher management tier? No matter whatever is your decision, the fact remains that values compete in your behavioral choice or decision-making process. How would you prioritize your values in this case? And what would be your final decision

Answer 1

I think the answer depends partially on what skills your manager needs. If you need a manager with technical skills, then you do not have much choice, but to deal with the arrogant manager. If you have talent at lower levels and all that is required is someone to help them get what they need, then the friendly manager who won't drive your talent out would be preferable. I think that structuring roles to avoid conflicts may help in this situation. I also think the degree to which someone is 'disloyal' is also important. If someone doesn't anticipate and follow directions with 100 percent accuracy, that is one thing. If someone is a "snake" and backstabs others, then that will create a very toxic work environment.