Discussion:
Review An Analysis of Codes of Ethics of Nonprofit, Tax-Exempt Membership Associations Does Principal Constituency Make a Difference? by GARY M. GROBMAN
Review Factors influencing ethical climate in a nonprofit organisation: An empirical investigation Author: David Cruise Malloy; Agarwal, James
Review SPECIAL ISSUE INTRODUCTION The Centrality of Values, Passions, and Ethics in the Nonprofit Sector by Joyce Rothschild, Carl MilofskyEthical Issues and Dilemmas Facing NPOs
Introduction to the Nonprofit Sector
The ethical issues that NPOs encounter can be similar to those faced by any organization. Or, they can relate specifically to the unique characteristics of NPOs, such as their commitment to certain core values and their accountability to the recipients of services, donors, and volunteers. NPOs can utilize specific strategies to prevent or address ethical issues or dilemmas.
You will consider an actual NPO that has encountered an ethical dilemma and explain how the issue could be resolved, or may have been prevented.
Discussion:
• Review this week's Learning Resources, focusing on how ethical conduct can be addressed in NPOs.
• Select an NPO that has encountered an ethical issue/dilemma. It may be an issue currently affecting them or one from the past that has not yet been resolved.
• Consider who in the organization would be responsible for addressing the issue or dilemma.
• Think about how the issue or dilemma could be resolved or could have been prevented.