Ethical Challenges in Human Resource Management and Performance in Private Organizations

By Doct. Erisela MARKO, Msc. Paulina KASA

Abstract
This paper explores the relationship between workplace ethics and employee performance, motivation, and satisfaction, with a specific focus on the challenges of nepotism and privacy violations in the Albanian context. It identifies the ethical implications of leveraging personal connections for employment and promotion which lead to diminished employee morale and organizational performance. The discussion extends to the ethical considerations surrounding employee monitoring, emphasizing the balance between performance assessment and respect for privacy. The methodology in this article uses secondary sources and primary data extracted from a survey. By analyzing employee treatment, the paper advocates for a robust ethical framework within organizations that promotes transparency, fairness, and respect nurturing employee loyalty which leads to organizational success. Ultimately, the findings stress that ethical conduct in the workplace is not a moral obligation but a strategic imperative that influences employee engagement and organizational performance. The study acknowledges limitations related to the time frame of data collection, challenges in reaching a representative sample and a potential bias in responses especially when the respondents know they are being studied affecting the validity of the findings. Another limitation is that ethical standards in HRM change over time and therefore the study might become outdated if it doesn’t account for societal expectations. Finally, the study has an original value since it delineates the concept of employee performance as pivotal for organizational success within the context of the Albanian organizations. It underscores the significance of a fair and ethical workplace environment in fostering employee motivation and satisfaction.

Keywords: Ethics, Human Resource Management (HRM), employee, organizational success, privacy, performance