Which of the following is an issue to keep in mind with regard to maintaining an ethical environment in an organization?
A)Monitoring employee online activity is a good way of creating an ethical climate.
B)Use of video cameras in the workplace will make employees feel the firm cares about ethics.
C)High levels of employee monitoring increases citizenship behaviors.
D)Monitoring employees may increase ethical compliance but may create a culture of mistrust.

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Monitoring employees may increase ethical compliance as there is a fear of being caught but it may also create a culture of mistrust where employees feel like their privacy is being invaded. It is important to find a balance between monitoring and respecting employee privacy to maintain an ethical environment in the organization. Option A and B are not ethical practices and can contribute to a negative work environment. Option C suggests that high levels of monitoring increase citizenship behaviors, which is not necessarily true.

Which of the Following Is an Issue to Keep in Mind