CHAPTER 2

The Emperor’s New Clothes: Learning How to Deal with the Undiscussable

Rosalie Holian

College of Business, School of Management, RMIT University

Introduction

In order to understand the ethical issues, dilemmas, and outcomes, it is important to consider the context in which the norms and values exist, the past history and current setting, place where, and time when actions are played out. It is also necessary to pay attention to the perceptions of and the impacts on the people directly and indirectly involved, which may include organizational members and other stakeholders. In a global world of work and in local workplaces with members from diverse backgrounds, traditions, and cultures, there can be more than just one right way to do ...

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