How would you handle a situation when your ethical principles conflict with your organization’s values?

Answer 1

Screw the company.

Answer 2

I had exactly this situation happen to me. I had worked for a community mental health clinic for 14 years and many things changed, including the philosophy of service. I was continually butting heads with the administration over client rights. Suffice it to say that money and billing became major areas of conflict as I was being asked to reduce service to those who could not afford it and several things occurred where clients were treated disrespectfully and when I informed them of their right to file a grievance and what the procedure was, I was labelled a traitor. It became increasingly difficult for me to function ethically within the setting, and while i hated to leave after so long and I felt very responsible to my clients, it was causing me to become increasingly depressed and impairing my ability to provide the highest quality of service. I left the agency and took a job with a humane organization, and although I was promoted I suffered a substantial loss in pay. Despite this, it was the best decision I have ever made and I am exceedingly happy where I am. There are no conflicts with my values or my ethics and I feel appreciated. There is no amount of money that can substitute for your peace of mind.

Answer 3

First, ask yourself why you went to work for the company in the first place.

depends on the ethical principle/value involved....

Answer 4

you find a new organization. For instance, if you're a pharmacist that is psychotic about birth control, and refuse to dispense it, then you can't work for a retail chain like Walgreens because it is against their policy to refuse birth control to customers. You'd have to either find a private organization to work for, or start your own.