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ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEINTRODUCTION

Work Ethics:

A group of moral principles,standards of behavior, or

set of values regarding

proper conduct in the workplace

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Relationships at

Work

Management/owner toward

client/customer

Management/owner toward

employees

Employee toward Employer,

Co-workers, Customers

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Results ofBusiness

Abuse

Higher prices

Business Failure

Fewer Jobs

Unpleasant WorkingConditions

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A. Examples of

Business Abuse

Stealing

Merchandise

Money

*Shoplift *Kickback* Conflict of Interest

* Unauthorized Discounts

Time

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A. Examples of

Business Abuse

(Continued)

Vandalism

Falsify Records

Break Confidentiality Ignore Safety Rules

Misrepresent

Merchandise

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A. Examples of

Business Abuse

(Continued)

Poor ClientService

Irresponsible Behavior

Addictions*drugs

* alcohol

* tobacco

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A. Examples of

Business Abuse

(Continued)

Gossip

*Causes poor work

environment (morale)* Lowers Productivity

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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

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C. How Employers

Respond to

Business Abuse

Increase Security

*loss prevention mgmt.

* surveillance* Networks/Helplines

* threats of prosecution

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C. How Employers

Respond to

Business Abuse(Continued)

Increase Employee

Loyalty

*fair wages & benefits

* fair/consistent treatment

* recognition for good wk

* foster family climate

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D. As Employees,

What Are Our

Choices?

Ignore Business Abuse

Rationalize it away

Speak Up Discuss to Clarify Issues

Blow the Whistle!

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E. If Youre Unsure -

Before You Act --

ASK:

Is this legal?

Is it against co. policy?

Could the action causeloss or harm to anyone?

If everyone I knew saw

me, would I feel

uncomfortable?