ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE INTRODUCTION 0 Work Ethics

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ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE INTRODUCTION 0 Work Ethics: A group of moral principles, standards

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE INTRODUCTION 0 Work Ethics: A group of moral principles, standards of behavior, or set of values regarding proper conduct in the workplace

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 0 Relationships at Work Management/owner toward client/customer 0 Management/owner toward

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 0 Relationships at Work Management/owner toward client/customer 0 Management/owner toward employees 0 Employee toward Employer, Co-workers, Customers 0

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 0 Business Abuse Any : 0 illegal 0 unethical 0

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 0 Business Abuse Any : 0 illegal 0 unethical 0 irresponsible Act done against an Employer

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 0 Results of Business Abuse 0 Higher prices 0 Business

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 0 Results of Business Abuse 0 Higher prices 0 Business Failure 0 Fewer Jobs 0 Unpleasant Working Conditions

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse ¶ Stealing + Merchandise +

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse ¶ Stealing + Merchandise + Money * Shoplift *Kickback * Conflict of Interest * Unauthorized Discounts

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse (Continued) Ë Vandalism Ì Falsify

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse (Continued) Ë Vandalism Ì Falsify Records Í Break Confidentiality Î Ignore Safety Rules Ï Misrepresent Merchandise

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse (Continued) Ð Poor Client Service

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse (Continued) Ð Poor Client Service Ñ Irresponsible Behavior Ò Addictions * drugs * alcohol * tobacco

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE A. Examples of Business Abuse (Continued) Ó Gossip * Causes

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

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 11 Harassment of Cowks or Clients *Unwelcome sexual advances *

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 11 Harassment of Cowks or Clients *Unwelcome sexual advances * Compliance as condition of employment * Interferes w/ wk performance through intimidation

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 0 How Do We Rationalize Business Abuse? ¬ Everybody does

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE 0 How Do We Rationalize Business Abuse? ¬ Everybody does it The co. won’t miss it ® The co. overcharges ¯ I’m not paid enough ° The co. doesn’t deserve my loyalty

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE C. How Employers Respond to Business Abuse ¬ Increase Security

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

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE C. How Employers Respond to Business Abuse (Continued) Increase Employee

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE C. How Employers Respond to Business Abuse (Continued) Increase Employee Loyalty * fair wages & benefits * fair/consistent treatment * recognition for

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE D. As Employees, What Are Our Choices? ¬ Ignore Business

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

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE E. If You’re Unsure Before You Act -- ASK: ¬

ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE E. If You’re Unsure Before You Act -- ASK: ¬ 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