1. Ethical Dilemmas
How do ethical dilemmas complicate the workplace?
An ethical dilemma occurs when choices offer potential for personal and/or organizational benefit but may be considered unethical.
Ethical dilemmas include:
Discrimination
Sexual harassment
Conflicts of interest
Customer confidence
Organizational resources

2. Factors influencing ethical behavior include: The person
Ethical Dilemmas
Factors influencing ethical behavior include:
The person
Family influences, religious values, personal standards, and personal needs
The organization
Supervisory behavior, policy statements and written rules, and peer group norms and behavior
The environment
Government laws and regulations, societal norms and values, and competition climate in an industry

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4. LG 9 - How can high ethical standards be maintained?
Top managers serve as ethical role models.
All managers can influence the ethical behavior of people who work for and with them.

5. How can high ethical standards be maintained?
Excessive pressure can foster unethical behavior.
Managers should be realistic in setting performance goals for others.

6. How can high ethical standards be maintained?
Codes of ethics:
Official written guidelines on how to behave in situations susceptible to the creation of ethical dilemmas.
Areas often covered by codes of ethics:
Workforce diversity
Bribes and kickbacks
Political contributions
Honesty of books or records
Customer/supplier relationships
Confidentiality of corporate information

7. Code of Ethics Exercise – Your answers will go on the bulletin boards.
In pairs, develop what you consider to be an appropriate Code of Ethics for teachers at Bronte College. Develop 7-10 individual rules that would apply.
Develop a formal classroom Code of Ethics that will apply to students at Bronte College.
Have one group member write out a final copy of both codes. You will present your answers to the class.

8. Self Quiz on Ethics: Answer the following questions and post on turnitin.
What is ethical behavior?
Define values.
How could people have different views on ethics? Explain.
What are the cultural issues in ethical behavior?
Define ethical dilemma.
Name some areas in a organization that there might be an ethical dilemma.
List 4 common rationalizations unethical managerial behavior>
Name the factors that influence ethical behavior in an organization. Give an example for each.
How can organizations maintain high ethical standards?