As we all know, Wal-Mart is constantly under the pressure of being accused of unethical behavior. The most common problema we hear about is the lack of women earning higher positions within the company, or the low pay working employees receive. Something that we may not have heard about was a case involving a Wal-Mart employee working in the communication department. This particular employee came across what she believed was unethical behavior while simply copying papers. The article can be read below.
http://www.businessweek.com/bwdaily/dnflash/content/jun2007/db20070612_548611_page_2.htm
This type of ethical situation can be related to chapter 13 of our textbook, specifically page 336. The power that Williams had over Lowry is very clear. She made Lowry feel so uncomfortable that she had to find a new job. This type of power can be viewed as both legitimate as well as coercive power.
How do you think organizations can avoid or get rid of this negative power? What laws or rules and regulations should be put into place to prevent this type of unethical behavior from happening?
- Posted by: Kelly Moran
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