Justice as a value

Justice, widely perceived as “honest, proper conduct” was acknowledged by Plato as the most important of virtues. Th e need for justice has constantly ac-companied people down through the ages, while simultaneously a multitude of wickedness has been committed on behalf of this value. It is additionally a notion that is very subjective and potentially confl icting. How do respond-ents perceive justice in their organizations? Th e results have been presented in Tables 56–57.

Th e results are perceived to be optimistic as they certify to the fact that in the majority of organizations (almost two thirds) the approach towards justice is profound and active; the management team do not exclusively rely on the educated perception of justice from a customary and cultural point of view, but also consider what is fair and what is not and why in their organiza-tions, while also developing the associated communication.

58.2%

quality, including the durability of goods and

services remains an inextricably important value and its significance

is not falling; but rather growing

quality remains very important, however the

relation of durability / lifespan / time

of use or utilization of products is undergoing

change; the latter are deliberately limited timewise and this has little to do with the good of the

client or protection of

quality is losing out to price;

in spite of the political correctness but in accordance with the truth,

it is necessary to say that mainly due to the barriers

of demand and expectations of clients

demanding constant promotions and price reductions, we have a multitude of various tacky markets in Poland and likewise, a multitude of various tacky products

other responses

Joint-stock companies Other enterprises Public sector the natural environment

Table 56. Justice in the management of an organization in the opinions of respondents

No. Variants of responses Number of responses % of responses

1.

The management staff try to be fair in taking decisions and expect the same from others by basing on the

social-ly and culturalsocial-ly educated perception of justice 163 31.8

2.

There are attempts to be fair in terms of managerial deci-sions and action by basing on the socially and culturally educated perception of justice, but also consideration of what is just and what is not in the fi rm, while also commu-nicating with others with relation to these issues

31 61.9

3. Other responses 32 6.3

Total 512 100.0

Source: own research.

Chart 38. Justice in the management of an organization in the opinions of respondents Source: own research.

Other opinions (critical); constitute a total of 6% of the general opinions:

• Organization is solely geared towards profi t, while justice is less signif-icant/not signifi cant at all.

• Justice is reserved for the Board/shareholders/; subject to arbitrary de-cisions.

• It is a theoretical notion. Th e person who is higher in the hierarchy is always right.

• Justice is frequently violated. Employees who do not have results at work are favourized.

• Widespread lack of objectivity.

• Good relations are above justice.

• Justice is not important in my fi rm.

• Th ere is no justice.

31.8%

61.9%

6.3%

management team try to be fair in taking decisions and activities and expect the same from others, by relying on the socially and culturally educated perception of justice

attempts are made to be fair in the terms of managerial decisions and activities, by relying on the socially and culturally educated perception of justice, but also considering what is fair and what is not in the firm, while also communicating with others

other responses

111 11. Importance of the chosen non-economic values

• Lack of fair assessment of employees, their competences and results of work.

• Lack of justice, particularly with relation to the employees at lower levels.

Table 57. Justice in the management of an organization in the opinions of respondents from joint-stock companies, other enterprises and the public sector

No. Variants of responses

Joint-stock

companies Other enterprises Public sector

number % number % number %

1.

The management staff try to be fair in taking decisions and expect the same from others by basing on the socially and culturally educated perception of justice

44 32.8 97 29.5 22 44.9

2.

There are attempts to be fair in terms of managerial decisions and action by basing on the socially and culturally educated perception of justice, but also consideration of what is just and what is not in the fi rm, while also communicating with others with relation to these issues

85 63.5 209 63.5 23 46.9

3. Other responses 5 3.7 23 7.0 4 8.2

Total 134 100 329 100 49 100

Source: own research.

Chart 39. Justice in the management of an organization in the opinions of respondents from joint-stock companies, other enterprises and the public sector

Source: own research.

management team try to be fair in taking decisions and activities and expect the same from others by relying on the socially and culturally

educated perception of justice

management team try to be fair in managerial decisions and activities by relying on the socially and culturally educated perception of justice, but also considering what is fair and what is not in the firm, while also communicating with others on these is with relation to these issues

other responses

Joint-stock companies Other enterprises Public sector