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Inappropriate Work Behavior

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

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Inappropriate Work Behavior

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

  2. 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 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

  3. 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 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

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

  5. 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 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

  6. 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 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

  7. 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 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

  8. 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 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

  9. 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 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

  10. 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 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

  11. 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. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

  12. 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 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

  13. 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 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

  14. 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 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

  15. 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 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

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