Contribution of HR systems in development of ethical climate at workplace: a case study
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2017Author
Jha, Jatinder Kumar
Varkkey, Biju
Agrawal, Praveen
Singh, Narendra
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This article elucidates the relationship between HR systems and ethical
climate at workplace with primary focus on the procedure adopted for development
of ethical climate, using case study of an Indian power distribution
company (Tata Power Delhi Distribution Limited [TPDDL]). The study categorizes
TPDDL’s endeavours undertaken into two categories, explicit and
implicit initiatives. Explicit ways of promoting ethics include ethics trainings,
seminars on ethics, rewards and punishment policy, and mechanism of reporting
ethical concerns/issues (ethics portal, whistle blower policy, IVRS, etc.).
Implicit ways of creating ethical climate include HR practices, namely selective
selection, training for developing interpersonal and technical skills, fair
performance appraisal system and various engagement initiatives. The support
and guidance of the senior management and line managers ensured successful
execution of both initiatives. Results from the study suggest, over the period
of time, the untiring efforts of various actors that saw the development of an
ethical climate.
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