“Most
organizations espouse idealistic values emphasizing respect and integrity. But
all too often, managers in companies make decisions according to what most
benefits them and improves their quality of life, rather than what is best for
customers, employees, investors and communities.”
-
Michael Maccoby
To gain profit is the main cause of any operating
company. Corporations, through the
conscious efforts of their every department, make strategies to pull off
greater profits. Sometimes, creativity
leads to a situation where in the company has to decide whether they have to
pursue the plan even when it constitutes an unprincipled plot or not. Many companies are continuously tempted
because, after all, they wanted to lessen costs and have greater profits.
Knowing that corporations are deemed as personal entities,
the people therein are obliged to make the institution appear good in the eyes
of both its internal and external environment.
It does not mean that it is a must to conceal their wrongdoings so as to
avoid being caught. Nevertheless, these
things should be done because it is a means for them to give back to the
community that first accepted them. In reality, sadly, many corporations do not
deem this necessary.
The psychopathic symptoms that
were discussed in Diagnostic and
Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders like deceitfulness, lying for
personal profit, etc. are really widespread.
I, myself, am a witness of these hateful things. I have seen lives and families completely
altered because of these selfish drive in corporations. Some corporations cheat on their taxes,
sales, and worker compensation. In the
end, some high-ranking officers would have to cancel the other just to not be
questioned anymore about their unscrupulous acts. What happens in the end? The
righteous loses her job and tries to forget the hell she experienced in that
company.
I commend the people who stand
for righteousness. It just goes to show that
they fear God, they care for the people around them, and they are keen to
typify true leadership. As a leader, you
have to demonstrate values such as trust, leadership, wisdom and integrity. If you are leading a team, you must practice
what you preach and motivate your subordinates to be ethical. And if you truly love your job and your
organization, you know for a fact that you best represent the corporation and
one of the many ways to give back is to be ethical about your decisions.
Ethics should be sought out as
valuable as any MBA and any other talents in the world. Given that many companies are not behaving
well, a righteous man should not go with the gush of their deeds. Although unethical deeds are prevailing among
companies, a company that truly cares should stand up for righteousness. Like an individual, companies who opt to
embrace honesty will be blessed by God.
Who would not want to be in a company that is blessed and does things
right? We all wish for one.
