Principles of Ethicality in Human Resource Management

Abstract

This article deals with the topic of ethics in a business environment with a focus on human resource management. The foundation for ethical treatment towards employees can be found in the concern for the relationship between an organization and its employees. This relationship is based on the reciprocity model. The authors of this article propose three basic principles that could provide ethical treatment of employees in an organization. Suggested principles are: clear, written policies and expectations, transparent execution of those policies and expectations, impartiality, that is equality in the implementation of rules. Through the rest of the paper authors outline the basic functions of human resource management listing possible unethical behaviours and stressing ethical behaviours performed by an organization.