1. Ethics in the Workplace
Research shows persistent gap btwn lower- and higher-ranking ees on certain measures of workplace ethics
Rank-and-file ees less likely than mngrs to report misconduct they observe
Proportion of ees who admit:
Calling in sick when they’re well 36%
Keeping quiet when they see
co-worker misconduct 35%
Seeing co-workers lie to
customers, vendors, or public 19%
Seeing co-workers steal from
customers or Co 12%
Source: Ethics Resource Center and Kronos Inc., as reported in Wall Street Journal, 3/24/05