Post a 200- to 300-word response describing a situation in which you, as a member of a group, strongly disagreed with the actions of the group based on ethical grounds. Did you feel free to voice your opinion, or did you feel pressure to conform to the group?
Explain whether or not you expressed your thoughts to the group, and what happened afterwards. How did the group's culture impact your decision whether or not to speak out? How did the group's culture impact the group's response? If you do not have a personal example, you may describe the experience of someone you know, or a situation you witnessed.
List examples of tangible and intangible forms of organizational culture. Which form of organizational culture is the most powerful agent for influencing ethical behavior by employees in human service organizations? Justify your answer.
Mission, explicit policy, and implicit policy are the elements of ethical climate. Which element do you think plays the greatest role in influencing employee behavior? Why do you feel it is the most important?