Organizational Ethics
Discussion Board Replies 3&4
DB 3: Cyndy,
I agree that a child's upbringing does have a huge impact on a person's future. Studies
have shown that many of a person's preferences, wants, and desires develop .during childhood.
It is typical for a person to set goals for themselves during childhood which they then strive for
during adulthood. Children learn how to interact with others by their parents. Parents also
model their children for certain behaviors that could influence them throughout a child's lifetime
(Radwan, 2014). Parents can raise their children through the biblical principles of God’s Word.
Deuteronomy 6:6-7 says, “And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.
You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your
house, and when you walk by the way, and when you lie down, and when you rise (NIV)”
According to Science Daily, Studies have also shown experiences before the child reaches the
age of five have proven to have a long term impact on a person. Researchers have also found that
children who have been exposed to prolonged periods of television have shown to have a harder
time focusing in school. Another recent study by psychologists showed that repetitive
movements are more common in children who have been institutionalized. I have seen this first-
hand in some of my roommate’s actions and habits. My roommate grew up in an orphanage in
Romania where the children were given little attention from adults. This may be one of the
reasons my roommate routinely does repetitive movements as a calming mechanism (JAMA,
2010).
References
JAMA and Archives Journals. "Early childhood experiences have lasting emotional and
psychological effects." ScienceDaily. ScienceDaily, 7 May 2010.
<www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2010/05/100503161332.htm>.
Radwan, M. (2014). Do Childhood Experiences Affect Adulthood. 2KnowMyself. Retrieved f
rom.http://www.2knowmyself.com/how_childhood_experiences_affect_adulthood.
The Holy Bible (New International Version ed.). (2011). Wheaton, IL: Crossway.
DB 4: Christine,
I agree that there is benefit to the company when a manager depends on the trust, commitment,
and effort of their employees. In order for business practices to run smoothly, both employee
and manager should be able to trust one another. I also agree with you that this trust and
commitment to one another is essential for company growth and profitability. Employees who
do not feel that have a role within the firm or do not feel that their employers are committed to
them may become less productive and less satisfied with their jobs. Typically, less trust between
employees and managers leads to higher employee turnover which can be costly for an
organization. Employees who feel that their managers are committed to them usually have a
better understanding of their role and purpose within the firm, therefore higher job satisfaction
and increased commitment to the organization and its success (Lopus, 2010). I also agree that a
manager's promises must be put into action and in order for trust to be established. If a manager
and their employees share an appropriate amount of trust and commitment towards one another
growth and success is possible. When this appropriate and equal level of dependence and trust is
established the company removes the risk of limitation by parties perceiving their work as being
undervalued or underappreciated, and therefore there is no longer a limit to the future success of
the company (Hill, 2008). God instructs Christians to be trustworthy and dependable. The Bible
tells us this in Titus 2:7, "Show yourself in all respects to be a model of good works, and in your
teaching show integrity, dignity (ESV)."
References
Hill, D. (2008, January/February). Ivey Business Journal. Retrieved from LEADERS AND
FOLLOWERS: HOW TO BUILD GREATER TRUST AND COMMITMENT :
http://iveybusinessjournal.com/topics/social-responsibility/leaders-and-followers-how-to-build-
greater-trust-and-commitment#.U2g7V_ldWSo
Lopus, L. (2010, August 23). BCWI. Retrieved from Building Trust in Organizations:
http://blog.bcwinstitute.org/?p=128
The Holy Bible (English Standard Version). Wheaton, Illinois: Crossway, 2007. Print.
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