1. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE INTRODUCTION 0 Work Ethics: A group of moral principles, standards of behavior, or set of values regarding proper conduct in the workplace A group of moral principles, standards of behavior, or set of values regarding proper conduct in the workplace

2. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 0 Relationships at Work 0 Management/owner toward client/customer 0 Management/owner toward employees  Employee toward Employer, Co-workers, Customers

3. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 0 Business Abuse Any : Any : 0 illegal 0 unethical 0 irresponsible Act done against an Employer

4. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 0 Results of Business Abuse 0 Higher prices 0 Business Failure 0 Fewer Jobs  Unpleasant Working Conditions

5. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse ¶ Stealing + Merchandise + Money * Shoplift *Kickback * Shoplift *Kickback * Conflict of Interest * Conflict of Interest * Unauthorized Discounts * Unauthorized Discounts + Time

6. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse (Continued)  Vandalism Ì Falsify Records Í Break Confidentiality Î Ignore Safety Rules  Misrepresent Merchandise

7. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse (Continued) Ð Poor Client Service Ñ Irresponsible Behavior Ò Addictions * drugs * drugs * alcohol * alcohol * tobacco * tobacco

8. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse (Continued) Ó Gossip * Causes poor work environment (morale) * Causes poor work environment (morale) * Lowers Productivity * Lowers Productivity

9. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 11 Harassment of Co-wks or Clients * Unwelcome sexual advances * Unwelcome sexual advances * Compliance as condition of employment * Compliance as condition of employment * Interferes w/ wk performance through intimidation * Interferes w/ wk performance through intimidation

10. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 0 How Do We Rationalize Business Abuse? ¬ Everybody does it ­ The co. won’t miss it ® The co. overcharges ¯ I’m not paid enough ° The co. doesn’t deserve my loyalty

11. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE C. How Employers Respond to Business Abuse ¬ Increase Security * loss prevention mgmt. * loss prevention mgmt. * surveillance * surveillance * Networks/Helplines * Networks/Helplines * threats of prosecution * threats of prosecution

12. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE C. How Employers Respond to Business Abuse (Continued) ­ Increase Employee Loyalty * fair wages & benefits * fair wages & benefits * fair/consistent treatment * fair/consistent treatment * recognition for good wk * recognition for good wk * foster family climate * foster family climate

13. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE D. As Employees, What Are Our Choices? ¬ Ignore Business Abuse ­ Rationalize it away ® Speak Up ¯ Discuss to Clarify Issues  Blow the Whistle!

14. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE E. If You’re Unsure - Before You Act -- ASK: ¬ Is this legal? ­ Is it against co. policy? ® Could the action cause loss or harm to anyone?  If everyone I knew saw me, would I feel uncomfortable?