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    This document discusses ethics in the workplace. It defines work ethics as moral principles and standards of proper conduct. It discusses relationships between management and employees/customers. Examples of business abuse are provided, such as stealing, falsifying records, ignoring safety rules, and harassment. Rationalizations for abuse are addressed. Employers respond to abuse by increasing security and employee loyalty. Employees can choose to ignore, rationalize, or speak up about abuse and clarify issues. The document advises employees to ask if an action is legal, against policy, could cause harm, or make one uncomfortable if seen.

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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
    ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
    Results of Business
    Abuse
    Higher prices
    Business Failure
    Fewer Jobs
    Unpleasant Working
    Conditions
    ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
    A. Examples of Business
    Abuse
    Stealing
    Merchandise
    Money
    * Shoplift *Kickback
    * Conflict of Interest
    * Unauthorized Discounts
    Time
    ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
    A. Examples of Business
    Abuse (Continued)
    Vandalism
    Falsify Records
    Break Confidentiality
    Ignore Safety Rules
    Misrepresent
    Merchandise
    ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
    A. Examples of Business
    Abuse (Continued)
    Poor Client Service
    Irresponsible Behavior
    Addictions
    * drugs
    * alcohol
    * tobacco
    ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
    A. Examples of Business
    Abuse (Continued)
    Gossip
    * Causes poor work
    environment (morale)
    * Lowers Productivity
    ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
    11 Harassment of Co-wks or
    Clients
    *Unwelcome sexual
    advances
    * Compliance as
    condition of employment
    * Interferes w/ wk
    performance through
    intimidation
    ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE
    How Do We Rationalize
    Business Abuse?
    Everybody does it
    The co. wont miss it
    The co. overcharges
    Im not paid enough
    The co. doesnt deserve
    my loyalty
    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
    Loyalty
    * fair wages & benefits
    * fair/consistent treatment
    * recognition for good wk
    * foster family climate
    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 Youre 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
    uncomfortable?

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