ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE Work Ethics: A group of moral principles, standards of behavior, or set of values regarding proper conduct in the workplace Fist let us watch this short video

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 Business Failure Fewer Jobs Unpleasant Working Conditions

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE Examples of Business Abuse Stealing valuables and Money Shoplift Kickback Conflict of Interest Unauthorized Discounts Vandalism Falsify Records Break Confidentiality

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE Examples of Business Abuse (Continued) Ignore Safety Rules Poor Client Service Irresponsible Behavior Addictions drugs alcohol Tobacco Gossip Causes poor work environment (morale) Lowers Productivity

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE Examples of business abuse (cont’d) Harassment of Co-workers or Clients Unwelcome sexual advances Compliance as condition of employment Interferes performance through intimidation

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE How do we wrongly justify Business Abuse? Everybody does it The organisation will not miss it The products are overcharged I’m not paid enough The organisation doesn’t deserve my loyalty

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE How Employers Respond to Business Abuse Preventive measures Increase Security loss prevention mgmt. Surveillance Beneficial measures Networks/Helplines Fair wages & benefits Fair/consistent treatment Increase Employee Loyalty Recognition for good work Foster family climate Punitive measures Threats of prosecution

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 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 If you are Unsure - Before You Act; Ask: Is this legal? Is it against organisation’s policy? Could the action cause loss or harm to anyone? If everyone I knew saw me, would I feel uncomfortable?

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