If your supervisor asked you to do something that you knew was unethical - would

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   lannmposted 12 years ago

   If your supervisor asked you to do something that you knew was unethical - would you?

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   naeemebrahimjeeposted 12 years ago

   No I Wouldn't. I'd rather have my dignity over my job any day.

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   penladyposted 12 years ago

   No because there's someone higher than your supervisor that you must account to for this unethical action - God.

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   duffsmomposted 12 years ago

   No, I would not.  My integrity is too important to me and if I can't trust myself, then who can I trust?

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   AnnaCiaposted 12 years ago

   Definitely no.  It does not matter if it is my supervisor or a co-worker.

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   Old Empresarioposted 12 years ago

   As long as it's legal and not against the company's code of conduct, I'm sure it does not matter. Ethics are subjective.

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   Princesscoolposted 12 years ago

   As an individual we have the responsibility to act in act in the public interest and comply with the fundamental principles of integrity, objectivity, professional competence and due care, confidentiality and professional behaviour in our dealings. Therefore it is important to have ethics.

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   connorjposted 12 years ago

   This happened to me (as a psychologist) and I held my integrity (thanks to my excellent grad-school instruction). I am thankful that I did this, by lawfully refusing to do it; although it created some tangible animosity eventually within a couple of months the director was fired. This company and most companies and organizations want no part of unethical conduct. I will admit that it is primarily to protect their bottom - line in such a litigation-oriented society...

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      gmwilliamsposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Write a hub about your experience and this subject.   Your take should be fascinating!

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      connorjposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thanks GM; maybe I will when I have some time to do this.

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   JThomp42posted 12 years ago

   When I was younger I actually had this happen to me. I was told to fire someone who plainly did not deserve it. I kept my dignity, But lost my job.

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      umbertoobrianposted 12 years agoin reply to this

      You are a champion - I am glad to see this.  I would raher fight than surrender.

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      JThomp42posted 12 years agoin reply to this

      Thank you umbertoobrian. Absolutely!!

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    umbertoobrianposted 12 years ago

    This is a nightmare scenario for me, now.  I am the retiremnet fund and health insurance for my family.  When I was young, I would have said, "Hell NO!"  Now I would probably still say no, but it would be with the understanding of what I am risking. Anyone requiring me to do something unethical is asking for my attorney to make a call to the company and stir up trouble.

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    elvanGalaxyposted 12 years ago

    nope. I would rather be objective than to be subjective. Unethical acts is not acceptable no matter the situation at the time maybe. Be true to yourself at all time. Square your action with your fellow human.

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    Stephen Govoniposted 12 years ago

    I would refuse.  Personal integrity above all else.
    
    If we do not take the burden of ethics on in our everyday lives, who will?  If we turn a blind eye we are condoning it.  It is a burden, but to preserve the elements of humanity that I love it is worth taking on.

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       lannmposted 12 years agoin reply to this

       I agree 100%... I left my lot position for they wanted me to act unethical..
       
       I respect your position on the topic.

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    LensMan999posted 12 years ago

    Of course not. If I don’t think something is correct I won’t do it even if he is my supervisor. It may create a lot of problems in my job. But I will give more priority to what my heart tells me to do

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