The Challenges of Organizational Culture on Ethical Decision Making in Malaysian Local Authorities

Nik Zalina Megat Muda,Maisarah Mohamed Saat

doi:10.6007/ijarbss/v9-i7/6191

Abstract

Ethical decision making is the most crucial action in an organisation as option chosen should not only consistent with values and principles, but also maintain the good reputation of the organisation. It is vital that decision makers go through a proper process of decision making which assist them to come to a coveted result. Based on the several unethical world scandals which involved abuse of power, manipulation of money in a government, false claims and corruption among the local authorities; these are found to be caused by improper or unethical decision making. Ironically, this unethical problem involves senior officials of the local authorities in Malaysia. Past research has suggested that the best solution to mitigate the risk of unethical behaviour which leads to unethical decision for the local authorities is to improvise the foundation which is enhancing the awareness and educational programs to promote ethical behaviour among the managers. This is hoped to increase their commitments to ethics and make it a culture and norm in their daily decision making.

Highlights

Ethical decision making is the most crucial action in an organization as option chosen should consistent with values and principles, and maintain the good reputation of the organization the local authority
The ethical decision making is one of the crucial aspect for an administrator in local authority as it reflects through the effects whether it is a positive or negative effects
Malaysia has made significant progress since the election in 2017, including the major arrest of corrupt officials, the country has conducted a continuous investigation into the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal estimated at over US $ 4.5 billion and involving political leaders at the highest level of government

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Introduction

Introduction Ethical decision making is the most crucial action in an organization as option chosen should consistent with values and principles, and maintain the good reputation of the organization the local authority. Aside from taking the responsibilities in the arrangement of public facilities and infrastructure, networks, waste management, health administration and etc., local authorities are subjected to perform public services too. Ethical decision making is very challenging as many other complex factors including cultural influences have been theorized as the key determinant of such behavior (Mustamil, 2010).

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