1. Common Ethical Problems
Chapter 3

2. How to Look at Ethical Issues
What it is. A definition of the issue.
Why it is an ethical problem.
Professional costs and possible penalties for ethical or legal transgressions.

3. Human Resource Issues
Discrimination
Harassment, Sexual or Otherwise

4. Discrimination
Occurs when something other than qualifications affects how an employee is treated.
Unequal/unfair treatment
Intentional or unintentional

5. Why is it an ethical problem?
It’s at the core of “fairness” in the workplace.

6. Costs Legal Title VII of Civil Rights Act of 1964
Age Discrimination Act of 1967
The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
The Pregnancy Discrimination Act of 1978
The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
The Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act

7. Costs
Media Coverage
Morale of other employees

8. Other Considerations
Valuing diversity means treating people equally while incorporating their diverse ideas.
Discrimination means treating people unequally because they are, or appear to be, different.

9. Sexual Harassment
Sexual harassment – unwelcome sexually oriented behavior that makes someone feel uncomfortable at work.
Quid pro quo
Hostile work environment

10. Why is it an Ethical Problem
It is discrimination!

11. Costs
EEOC suit can be filed
Lawsuit

12. Conflicts of Interest Confidentiality Product Safety
Truth in Advertising
Special Fiduciary Responsibilities

13. Why is it an Ethical Problem
Customer confidence issues revolve around fairness, honesty and respect for others. Customer relationships cannot survive without trust.

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Linda K. Trevino and Katherine A. Nelson, Managing Business Ethics, (Wiley, New Jersey) pp