1. Inappropriate Work Behavior CTE 1-Career and Technology Exploration

2. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors2 What is inappropriate work behavior? Any behavior that is not considered correct or proper for the work environment It’s when you are doing things you aren’t supposed to be doing

3. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors3 What are some examples of inappropriate work behavior? Sexual Harassment Unethical use of information Nepotism Inappropriate use of technology, Internet, and email Inappropriate conduct Discrimination Poor Employability

4. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors4 Sexual Harassment Unwanted sexual advances or remarks Examples: Making comments about someone’s body Telling sexual jokes Requiring sexual behavior to get a promotion

5. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors5 Unethical use of information Using work information for reasons that are not work related Examples: Using company information for your own benefit Sharing company information with people who do not work for the company

6. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors6 Nepotism Showing favoritism to relatives or close friends Examples: Hiring a family member even though he is not qualified Giving your relative a promotion instead of someone that is more qualified

7. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors7 Inappropriate use of technology, Internet, and email Using technology at work for reasons that are not work related Examples: Playing games Online shopping Pornography Gambling Personal email

8. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors8 Inappropriate conduct Personal behavior that is not proper for work Examples: Breaking the rules at work Taking items from work for personal use Coming to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs

9. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors9 Discrimination Unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice Examples: Age discrimination Racial discrimination Gender discrimination Discrimination based on a person’s appearance

10. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors10 Poor Employability Not having the skills needed to get a job, keep a job, or do well at a job Examples: Lack of education or training Lying about your skills on job applications

11. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors11 Behavior has Consequences A consequence is the result or outcome of a certain behavior. It is what happens after you do something. Consequences can be positive or negative Example: A positive consequence of studying for a test is getting a good grade. Example: A negative consequence of fighting at school is getting suspended.

12. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors12 Consequences of Inappropriate Work Behavior The consequences for inappropriate work behavior are negative. There are usually consequences for different people involved: The guilty employee The victim The business

13. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors13 Possible Consequences of Sexual Harassment Consequences to guilty employee: Denial of a promotion (higher position) Demotion (lower position) Negative evaluations Termination or forced resignation Consequences to business: Reduced productivity Decreased employee morale High absenteeism if employees fear harassment Loss of valuable staff if harassed employees resign Poor company image

14. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors14 Possible Consequences of Discrimination Consequences to victim: Lowered self-esteem Loss of job opportunities or promotions Differences in pay Consequences to business: Law suits and legal fees Negative reputation Decreased employee morale Employee absenteeism

15. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors15 Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Use of Internet and Email Consequences to guilty employee: Verbal or written reprimand Loss of computer privileges Termination from job Consequences to business: Reduced employee productivity Increased costs Need to train new employees