Ethikos Weekly Editor’s Picks – February 10, 2015

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Why Managers Share the Responsibility for Poor Employee Performance

Dr. Eva Tsahuridu:

As we settle into the new year and focus on achieving our objectives for 2015, it is fitting to consider how as managers we understand and judge the performance of ourselves and others. And how accurate and fair we are in relation to such judgments. Read more

Is Managing Grumpiness the Key to Managing Risk?

Stephen M. Paskoff, Esq. of ELI:
The Wall Street Journal recently reported that financial service leaders are examining their cultures and employee attitudes on a range of issues to limit and manage risk. The reason for this examination is these business leaders recognize that statutory regulation and vigorous whistleblower provisions may not be enough to halt dangerous acts before they inflict great internal and public harm to the organization. Read more

Blame and Credit: How to Encourage Fairness and Accountability Under Pressure

Gael O’Brien writing for Entrepreneur:

Q: We are under pressure to deliver results at my company. Energy is maxed out, and tempers and the blame game have disrupted what was initially a very collegial team. How do I lead through this rough patch? Read more

Deflated Footballs and Minor Ethical Lapses

Geoff Wilson:
If a lapse of ethics can’t be connected to the outcome, does it matter at all?

There has been an interesting meme accompanying the “deflategate” news about the New England Patriots possibly cheating in the AFC Championship game by using under-inflated (and therefore easier to grip and catch) footballs. Read more

Millennials Want to Work at Organizations that Focus on Purpose, Not Just Profit

Ariel Schwartz of Fast Company:
Millennials have taken on an almost mythic air in our country. We project on them both the worst—they’re all lazy and apathetic!—and the best—they’re all progressive and caring—about our society. But as they become more and more important consumers and members of the work force, it’s important to find out how they’re actually shaping our society. Here’s an idea: Why not ask them?Read more