Ethical question of negotiations with the trade unions in the company Moje podjetje d.o.o.

Authors

  • Idriz Selimović
  • Naila Selimović

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37886/

Keywords:

ethnicity, doubt, utilitarianism, manager, negotiations, ethics, decision

Abstract

Research Question (RQ): In a case study dealing with the relationships between business entities and their social environment, in keeping with ethical principles. We used a concrete example of the union negotiations with the company management Moje podjetje d.o.o.., as a typical example of managerial practice.
Method: When writing the study we was to systematically review the achievements of eminent experts on the surveyed area. We also used the method of participant observation
Results: As a result of the research present a solution for managements doubt, described the ethical contradictions that accompany selected managerial decisions and explain what are the possible alternatives chosen solution managerial doubt.
Organization: Business entities are in their everyday operations often experience that ethically dubious decisions more quickly pursue their aims. In the longer term so doing does not work out. Society: Receiving ethically controversial decisions in enterprises and the passivity of the environment in which the entity operates faster and faster increases tolerance to such acts. Similar studies are helping to raise awareness of the company and encourage individuals to action that will in the future have an impact on reducing the occurrence of ethically questionable acts..
Originality: In the literature we did not find a similar case example. Our study can foster a critical appreciation of the achievements of the negotiations between trade unions and management companies.
Limitations/Future Research: The study was limited to only one organization. In the future it would be good to do a similar study in other similar company and to compare the results obtained with our own.

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Published

2026-08-18

Issue

Section

Professional Article

How to Cite

Ethical question of negotiations with the trade unions in the company Moje podjetje d.o.o. (2026). Journal of Universal Excellence, 5(1). https://doi.org/10.37886/

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