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Role of Justice and Rights in the Workplace
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Ethics is described as ethical values and morals that government leaders and employees'
conduct as a whole. When defining workplace ethics, we integrate ethic definition. In the
workplace, employees and leaders are governed by such values, standards and moral principles.
When implemented in the right way, these values and principles enhance relationships between
employees and the outside world. Some of these ethics do not need to be put in place by the
company but calls for everybody's duty to exhibit them. In line with most companies, these
ethics are composed and put in documents for everyone connected to the organization. A
typical example of workplace ethics includes obedience to company rules and regulations,
fairness, responsibility and accountability, professionalism, and respect to management and
workmates. We will explore the benefits of practising justice in the workplace and put great
importance on workplace rights.
Justice in the workplace is employees' discernments about fairness in the organization.
Employees' worldviews about justice in the workplace are fundamental in fostering employee
job satisfaction and motivation and should be equally emphasized (O’Neill et al. 2011). To
create a conducive environment for employees' motivation, organization are obliged to set up
an inclusive system and policies. By doing so, ensures complete understanding and fair
handling of employees in the organization. Workplace justice is classified as procedural justice,
distributive justice and interactional justice.
Justice ensures that all employees are treated fairly in terms of decision making,
outcomes distribution and rights. Justice ensures employee motivation, job satisfaction,
employee commitment, condensed revenue levels, and builds trust in the organization. Earlier
research shows that, though connected, specific justice decisions are predictive of employee
and employee-related results (O’Neill et al. 2011). Employees try to consider how fairly they
are treated by comparing how fellow employees are treated. Therefore, it is essential to embrace
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practices that ensure fairness for all employees to foster the company's motivations and
relationship.
The role of rights in the workplace is not much different from that of justice. Several
kinds of law disagreements are connected to worker rights and rules. Employees are not entitled
to any discrimination, either based on gender, ethnicity, religion or race (Turk 2016). Further,
the employee has a right to be protected from any harassment in the organization, such as sexual
activity, secure a promotion or salary increase, and other suggestive comments. Freeing
employees from discrimination and harassment enhance participation in the workplace, thus
increasing employee contribution and performance.
The right to a safe working environment is fundamental to employees. It gives them a
platform to raise their issues about safety in their departments. Right concerning wages
comprises awarding equal salaries to workers who have the occupation duties with matching
skills requirement (Kruger & Rootman 2010). Employees are entitled to have the right to stand
for themselves when necessary. No employee is supposed to be subjected to fear of speaking
up when any of their rights have been violated.
Managers who embrace the culture of justice and right in an organization creates a
collaborative and engaging to workers. Such an environment contributes to employee growth,
friendly relationship between the management and the employees. Mangers encourage fairness
in the workplace creates a challenging environment for all workers. This encourages workers
to take different responsibilities in the organization, leading to unity and fun in the workplace.
I would welcome this operational perspective because it creates a conducive environment for
employees (Kruger & Rootman 2010). no employee would want to work in a harsh
environment where their effort is not equally recognized. Working in such an environment is
such a great opportunity, given that we all have equal chances of contributing to the decision
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making process. Collaborating with others, making decisions and engaging in project activities
will be highly favoured in this workplace setting.
Conclusively, justice is such a fundamental tool in an organization, especially in
motivating employees. Treating every employee equally will help in fostering company
relationships within and outside the world. Adhering to workplace rights sets up a friendly
environment for both employees and management. Employees' right creates a legal base in the
workplace environment and should always be a vital part of management's consideration.
Organizations that give employees justice and a high priority build a strong working
relationship; a collaborative and engaging environment.
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Reference
Kruger, J., & Rootman, C. (2010). How do small business managers influence employee
satisfaction and commitment? Acta Commercii, 10(1), 59-72.
O’Neill, T. A., Lewis, R. J., & Carswell, J. J. (2011). Employee personality, justice
perceptions, and the prediction of workplace deviance. Personality and individual
differences, 51(5), 595-600.
Turk, K. (2016). Equality on trial: Gender and rights in the modern American workplace.
University of Pennsylvania Press.