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

2. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
What types of Relationships occur at Work:
Management/owner toward client/customer
Management/owner toward employees
Employee toward Employer, Co-workers, Customers

3. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
What is Business Abuse?
Any behavior that is:
illegal
unethical
irresponsible Act done against an employer

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What are the Results of Business Abuse?
Higher prices
Business Failure
Fewer Jobs
Unpleasant Working Conditions

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What are Examples of Business Abuse?
Stealing:
Merchandise
Money
* Shoplift
*Kickback
* Conflict of Interest
* Unauthorized Discounts
Time

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More Examples of Business Abuse
Vandalism
Falsify Records
Break Confidentiality
Ignoring Safety Rules
Misrepresent Merchandise
Poor Client Service
Irresponsible Behavior
Addictions: Drug, Alcohol, Tobacco
Gossip: Causes Poor Work Environment; Lowers Morale
Harassment: Co-Workers or Clients, Unwelcome sexual advances, interferers with
Work through fear or intimidation, Condition of employment

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How Do People Rationalize Business Abuse?
Everybody does it
The company will not notice
The company overcharges
I’m not paid enough money
The company doesn’t deserve my loyalty

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How Do Companies Respond to Business Abuse:
Increased Security through loss prevention mechanisms
Surveillance
Networks/Helplines
Threats of prosecution
Employee Loyalty Programs
Fair wages & benefits
Fair/consistent treatment
Recognition for good work
Foster family climate

9. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
As Employees, What Are Our Choices?
Ignore Business Abuse
Rationalize it away
Speak Up
Discuss with a Managager to Clarify Issues
Blow the Whistle!

10. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
If You’re Unsure About a Potential Ethical Issue, Ask these questions:
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?