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ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

INTRODUCTION

Work Ethics:
A group of moral principles,
standards of behavior, or set
of values regarding proper
conduct in the workplace

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
Relationships at Work

Management/owner toward
client/customer
Management/owner toward
employees
Employee toward Employer,
Co-workers, Customers


ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
Business Abuse
Any :
illegal
unethical
irresponsible Act done
against an Employer
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Results of Business
Abuse
Higher prices
Business Failure
Fewer Jobs
Unpleasant Working
Conditions



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A. Examples of Business
Abuse
Stealing
Merchandise
Money
* Shoplift *Kickback
* Conflict of Interest
* Unauthorized Discounts
Time
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A. Examples of Business
Abuse (Continued)
gVandalism
@Falsify Records
jBreak Confidentiality
)Ignore Safety Rules
gMisrepresent
Merchandise

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
A. Examples of Business
Abuse (Continued)
_Poor Client Service
gIrresponsible Behavior
_Addictions
* drugs
* alcohol
* tobacco

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


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11 Harassment of Co-wks or
Clients
*Unwelcome sexual
advances
* Compliance as
condition of employment
* Interferes w/ wk
performance through
intimidation
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How Do We Rationalize
Business Abuse?
* Everybody does it
-The co. wont miss it
4 The co. overcharges
^ Im not paid enough
= The co. doesnt deserve
my loyalty


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C. How Employers
Respond to Business
Abuse
* Increase Security
* loss prevention mgmt.
* surveillance
* Networks/Helplines
* threats of prosecution

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

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D. As Employees, What
Are Our Choices?
* Ignore Business Abuse
-Rationalize it away
4 Speak Up
^ Discuss to Clarify Issues
= Blow the Whistle!
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E. If Youre Unsure -
Before You Act -- ASK:
* Is this legal?
-Is it against co. policy?
4 Could the action cause
loss or harm to anyone?
^ If everyone I knew saw
me, would I feel
uncomfortable?

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