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How would you navigate an ethically gray area when trying to decide the right thing to do?
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Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
Aon's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics defines the right thing to do as a sometimes difficult thing to navigate. They state that, in some circumstances, it can be extremely difficult to know what to do. Before answering this question, read their business code of conduct and see how your approach aligns with theirs.
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"When things are "gray," ask yourself: Are there any laws, regulations, policies or procedures that address this situation? What about the "spirit" of the law? Am I looking at this situation objectively, or am I so emotionally involved that I should get help making the decision? What are the motivations of the others involved How would I feel if my decision were featured on the front page of the newspaper? If made public, would my actions have the appearance of impropriety? A good guideline is to act, at all times, in a manner that you would be proud to explain to your clients, family and friends, and that would not have the appearance of impropriety or a conflict of interest."
Kevin Downey has an extensive background in business management, recruiting, branding and marketing. He's volunteered his career coaching services at job fairs, lecturing on interview techniques and crafting winning resumes and cover letters.
"I would navigate a morally grey situation by gaining outside perspectives, whether that means reviewing the code of conduct or seeking the outside advice of a supervisor or HR rep. When in doubt, err on the side of caution, and by caution, I mean doing what is right."
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