GENERAL KNOWLEDGE

GK

BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which is an example of an ethical dilemma that human-resources managers may encounter?
A
developing a pay scale for employees
B
promoting a qualified employee
C
recruiting job candidates online
D
hiring a friend and family member
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -HR managers may feel that one employee deserves a promotion more than another. HR managers may feel pressured to hire friends and family members over strangers.

Detailed explanation-2: -This article throws light on the seven major issues faced by human resource, i.e, (1) Employment Issues, (2) Cash and Incentive Plans, (3) Employees Discriminations, (4) Performance Appraisal, (5) Privacy, (6) Safety and Health, and (7) Restructuring and layoffs.

Detailed explanation-3: -For example, if an HR manager recommends a candidate in order to fill a quota, that decision is unethical, because it will remove other applicants that may be more qualified.

Detailed explanation-4: -Don Herrmann, SHRM-SCP, says the most common ethical quandary he has faced during his nearly 40 years working in HR involves being asked to reclassify employees as exempt so the company doesn’t have to pay those employees overtime.

Detailed explanation-5: -Areas of ethics in HRM include safety in the workplace, respect, fairness, privacy, basic human rights, justifiable treatment of employees, and honestly based processes in the workplace. As an example, employee monitoring is deemed necessary in many companies that work remotely.

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