Ethics in Action: Ethical Considerations in Management Practice

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            In this article from the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics (AND) it focuses on the importance of implementing ethical decision making. Managers today are faced with a variety of situations and they are expected to make ethical choices when handling problems. A managers leadership style also plays a role in the decision making process. Managerial decisions can impact how coworkers view and trust their managers as well as the safety of patients or clients in the practice. Managers must utilize their ethical training when performing tasks, developing relationships, and making changes within an organization. 
            The academy has created its own Code of Ethics that managers can use as a guideline. It contains a three factor approach for making ethical decisions. Which include task, relations, and change. Task focuses on what should be understood in certain situations. Relations focuses on who the decision is going to affect. Change focuses on when a situation arises make sure to use an ethical approach. When utilizing ethical reasoning when making decisions managers will be confident that they are doing what is best for their organization.
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Sauer, K. (2016). Ethics in Action: Ethical Considerations in Management Practice. Journal of           the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, 116(1), 148-149.

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  1. Danielle GabrishOctober 17, 2016 at 6:21 PM

    I really liked that you brought up ethics. Regardless of the role, dietitians must practice ethics at all times. The problems I hear about often is a high-ranking employee taking the credit for success of their subordinates and passing the blame as the subordinates fault for unsuccessful work/projects. It is understandable that manager do not want to take the blame for negative outcomes, but it is important to take ownership when fit, whether positive or negative. I also like that you mention the Academy's resources for manager's to use as a guideline. These ethics apply to the dietitians but can be tweaked based on your company's code of ethics.

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