Do Now What are 3 moral codes that you live by? Who taught you these codes and why do you feel they are important? Example: One code that I live by is: My mommy always tells me that if I don’t have anything nice to say then I shouldn’t say anything at all. This is an important moral code to me because……

Got Ethics? The importance of ethics is explored. What are employers expecting from you?

Ethical Dilemmas Answer yes or no to the following three questions. Be honest with yourself. Maybe is not an acceptable answer. Explain why you would or wouldn’t. 1.) A friend asks you to say they were at your house Friday night. You don’t know where the friend really was- would you be that person’s alibi? 2.) A good friend of yours is accepted to the college you both want to attend. She tells you she added many school and civic activities that she did not actually participate in to beef up her application. Would you try her method? 3.) Some equipment was stolen from the school’s gym. A boy who isn’t very well liked is being blamed and expelled, but he really didn’t do it and you know who did. Would you tell a teacher or someone in administration?

Ethics Guidelines for human behavior; the study of moral choice and values. Morals: Evaluated in terms of right and wrong. Formed from outside influences Parents, teachers, friends, religions, culture, etc. You must strive to recognize between right and wrong, then choose what is right.

Your Ethical Principles Take a minute to list some of the ethical principles you have adopted for your life. Where did you learn them and who taught them to you. Example Abstinence until marriage- Parents, Religion

Ethical Standards We have ethical standards to uphold in everyday life- LAWS, Federal regulations Standards: Accepted levels of behavior to which individual behavior is compared. Don’t act in ethical manner= suffer consequences. Utility principle- the idea that the right action is the one that is best for everyone. “The Golden Rule”

Business Ethics Applying principles of right and wrong to the workplace situations. Following rules and regulation Taking pride in accomplishments on the job and for the work itself Area of growing concern in today’s workplace Declining work ethic

Code of Ethics A systematic set of rules and procedures used to guide behavior of an individual, a business, or a culture. Employee duties- fulfill the job responsibilities and give the employer a fair day’s work for the pay earned. Employee rights: equal opportunity, fair pay, safe working conditions. EEOA

Nike Code of Ethics Inside the lines

Consequences of Unethical Behavior Personal You will be fired. Jail time if illegal- Martha Stewart Business Poor public relations may result Decrease profits for business Possible lawsuits Jail time for those involved if illegal- Enron

Whistle Blower If you work for a business and do not report unethical practices you could be held accountable. A employee who reports the activity may be identified as a whistle blower.

Ethics IT’S your choice.. If you practice unethical behavior then it will become habit.

Consequences of Unethical Behavior Activity