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Modeling ethical standards

Modeling ethical standards

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Modeling ethical standards

- I came across this saying once that said, "Hire for character. "Train for skill." The saying implies that integrity cannot be taught, yet business ethics involve complex dilemmas that even the most conscientious HR pro will find challenging. You're rarely faced with the simple decision of choosing between right and wrong or legal or not legal. Usually, the best outcome you can expect is to make a decision that does the least harm to the fewest people, but still there are no clear winners or losers. Watch as Maria and Michelle try to figure out what the right thing to do is in this situation. - (laughs) Michelle, how long has it been? - It's been a long time. Yeah, you know how it gets. - I do, I've been very busy myself. And with that in mind, why don't we jump in right now? - Sure, sure. So, as you know, the demand for Nebutrol has skyrocketed. It's pretty crazy. Pete's been putting a lot of pressure on my department to find substitute ingredients for the formula. But, honestly, a…

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