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ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

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. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE. What types of Relationships occur at Work: Management/owner toward client/customer

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ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

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  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

  4. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE What are the Results of Business Abuse? • Higher prices • Business Failure • Fewer Jobs • Unpleasant Working Conditions

  5. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE What are Examples of Business Abuse? Stealing: • Merchandise • Money * Shoplift *Kickback * Conflict of Interest * Unauthorized Discounts • Time

  6. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 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

  7. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 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

  8. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE How Do Companies Respond to Business Abuse: Increased Security throughloss 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 Manager 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?

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