Workplace dimensions versus employees’ moral compasses

Introduction

All professional employees are expected to be conversant with the ethical, sociopolitical, and sociocultural dimensions at their respective workplaces. However, they are also expected to balance these workplace dimensions with their own moral judgments or compasses so that they are able to make sound decisions when faced with workplace dilemmas. According to Haski-Leventhal et al. (2010), ethical and legal dilemmas arise when convicted felons are incorporated into social work programs. On the other hand, employees at the workplace present different personalities that define how dignified they are at the workplace (Sayer, 2007). It is also reported that the current technological and digital advancements at the workplace will influence certain changes, both positive and negative (Francis & Scheers, 2013). Finally, the general issues that occur at the workplace can impact it in varied ways hence the importance of learning how to manage the issues (Bennett et al., 2012). From the four journal articles, the authors address these workplace dimensions with different lenses.

Paragraph 1

Topic sentence:

• Someone’s past experiences should not be used as a recipe to judge them whether they deserve to be working in a certain workplace or not. Individuals should be given an opportunity to showcase what they are capable of instead of writing them off.

Supporting evidence:

• A relevant example is given of the convicted felons being admitted into social work programs since it is believed that they can also be beneficial despite their tainted past (Haski-Leventhal et al., 2010). Instead of focusing more on the fears, their personal values or qualities as well as work experiences should be the focal point.
• Moral concepts such as dignity should be the basis of every employee joining a workforce (Sayer, 2007).

Contrasting evidence:

• There are both ethical and legal dilemmas in hiring certain persons especially those with questionable past. According to Haski-Levanthal et al. (2010), such individuals need to go through a rigorous hiring process to ascertain their suitability in a particular workplace environment.

Concluding statement:

• Different sociocultural factors can influence a person’s past; however, it is prudent for them to be given a chance because one’s moral compass as at present is more important.

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Topic sentence:

• There are numerous workplace changes influenced by technological and digital life that have affected the workplace environments. The youth and those entering the job market ought to be conversant with these changes so as to avoid workplace conflicts or challenges.

Supporting evidence:

• The future of the workplace environments will be dictated by the advancements in technology (Francis & Scheers, 2013). Technology plays a vital role in influencing sociocultural dimensions of how people interact. The article emphasizes that the young people should brace themselves for these technology-driven changes for example through e learning so as to adapt to the changes.

Contrasting evidence:

• As much as e learning has been identified as one of the remedies to the challenges brought about by technology driven changes at the workplace, it is prerequisite to conduct further research about its relevance (Francis & Scheers, 2013).
• The current generation and crop of employees have different expectations and desires; it is even better for an organization to understand the sociocultural diversity of its employees so as to develop good working relationships (Bennett et al., 2012).

Concluding statement:

• The modern workplace environments are influenced by not only the varied sociocultural backgrounds of the employees, but also the digital environment brought about by technological advancements. An organization should harmonize all these variants so as to create a conducive working environment.

Conclusion

It is important that employees at the workplace learn how to embrace each other’s sociocultural and sociopolitical diversities or backgrounds. Regardless of the changes brought about by advancements in technology, organizations should learn how to create a good working relationship among the employees. That would make it easy to resolve workplace dilemmas. It is also prudent for the employees to use their moral compasses to arrive at certain decisions despite the existing workplace dimensions.

Key ideas:

• Employees should be conversant with different workplace dimensions.
• They should also make use of their own moral compasses.
• Persons with tainted past should also be given an opportunity to serve after being evaluated.
• Technological advancements have influenced workplace environments differently.
• E learning should be emphasized to prepare students for digital life.
• Organizations should create good working relationships.

Concluding sentence:

The modern workplace environments are influenced by varied factors both within and outside such as peoples’ backgrounds and technological advancements. It is vital that employees learn how to make use of their moral compasses alongside mastering the workplace dimensions so as to nurture a good working environment.