1. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
Work Ethics:
A group of moral principles, standards of behavior, or set of values regarding proper conduct in the workplace
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2. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
Relationships at Work
Management/owner toward client/customer
Management/owner toward employees
Employee toward Employer, Co-workers, Customers

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

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

5. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
Examples of Business Abuse
Stealing valuables and Money
Shoplift
Kickback
Conflict of Interest
Unauthorized Discounts
Vandalism
Falsify Records
Break Confidentiality

6. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
Examples of Business Abuse (Continued)
Ignore Safety Rules
Poor Client Service
Irresponsible Behavior
Addictions
drugs
alcohol
Tobacco
Gossip
Causes poor work environment (morale)
Lowers Productivity

7. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
Examples of business abuse (cont’d)
Harassment of Co-workers or Clients
Unwelcome sexual advances
Compliance as condition of employment
Interferes performance through intimidation

8. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
How do we wrongly justify Business Abuse?
Everybody does it
The organisation will not miss it
The products are overcharged
I’m not paid enough
The organisation doesn’t deserve my loyalty

9. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
How Employers Respond to Business Abuse
Preventive measures
Increase Security
loss prevention mgmt.
Surveillance
Beneficial measures
Networks/Helplines
Fair wages & benefits
Fair/consistent treatment
Increase Employee Loyalty
Recognition for good work
Foster family climate
Punitive measures
Threats of prosecution

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

11. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
If you are Unsure - Before You Act; Ask:
Is this legal?
Is it against organisation’s policy?
Could the action cause loss or harm to anyone?
If everyone I knew saw me, would I feel uncomfortable?

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