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INTRODUCTION
Work Ethics:
A group of moral principles,
standards of behavior, or
set of values regarding
proper conduct in the workplace
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
Relationships at
Work
Management/owner toward
client/customer
Management/owner toward
employees
Employee toward Employer,
Co-workers, Customers
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
Business Abuse
Any :
illegal
unethical
irresponsible Act done
against an Employer
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
Results of Business
Abuse
Higher prices
Business Failure
Fewer Jobs
Unpleasant Working
Conditions
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
A. Examples of
Business Abuse
Stealing
Merchandise
Money
* Shoplift *Kickback
* Conflict of Interest
* Unauthorized Discounts
Time
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A. Examples of
Business Abuse
(Continued)
Vandalism
Falsify Records
Break Confidentiality
Ignore Safety Rules
Misrepresent
Merchandise
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
A. Examples of
Business Abuse
(Continued)
Poor Client Service
Irresponsible Behavior
Addictions
* drugs
* alcohol
* tobacco
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
A. Examples of
Business Abuse
(Continued)
Gossip
C. How Employers
Respond to
Business Abuse
Increase Security
C. How Employers
Respond to
Business Abuse
(Continued)
Increase Employee
Loyalty
* fair wages & benefits
* fair/consistent treatment
* recognition for good wk
* foster family climate
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
D. As Employees,
What Are Our
Choices?
Ignore Business Abuse
Rationalize it away
Speak Up
Discuss to Clarify Issues
Blow the Whistle!
ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
E. If You’re Unsure -
Before You Act --
ASK:
Is this legal?
Is it against co. policy?
Could the action cause
loss or harm to anyone?
If everyone I knew saw
me, would I feel
uncomfortable?