The human resources manager at Swingline, Inc., a manufacturer of office staplers, wants to encourage a more ethical climate in the organization. A likely way for Swingline to do this is to
A) make certain that Swingline has a company code of ethics that is enforced.
B) add an ethics department whose job is to constantly watch employees to be certain they behave.
C) develop a system of security cameras, telephone monitoring, and one-way mirrors to be certain that employees behave appropriately.
D) avoid any mention of ethics to employees so that they will not think unethical thoughts.
E) do none of the above. All of these practices are illegal because they take away an employee's constitutional right of free choice.

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Making certain that Swingline has a company code of ethics that is enforced is a likely way to encourage a more ethical climate in the organization. This gives employees a clear understanding of what is expected of them and what behaviors are acceptable in the workplace. Adding an ethics department whose job is to constantly watch employees or developing a system of surveillance would likely make employees feel mistrusted and would not be effective in creating a positive and ethical work environment. Avoiding the topic of ethics altogether is not a proactive solution and does not address the issue at hand. The statement about these practices being illegal and violating an employee's constitutional rights is not accurate. While there may be certain legal considerations to take into account when implementing policies related to ethical behavior, it is not a violation of an employee's rights to establish expectations and standards for behavior in the workplace.

The Human Resources Manager at Swingline, Inc