THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIATHE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA

PHL 105: Moral PhilosophyPHL 105: Moral Philosophy

Adapted & presented by:Adapted & presented by:

Mut Somoeun (M.Ed)Mut Somoeun (M.Ed)

20162016

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION

Work Ethics:Work Ethics: A group of moral A group of moral

principles, standards of principles, standards of behavior, or set of behavior, or set of values regarding proper values regarding proper conduct in the conduct in the workplaceworkplace

The Meaning of EthicsThe Meaning of Ethics EthicsEthics

• The study of standards of conduct and moral The study of standards of conduct and moral judgment; also, the standards of right conduct.judgment; also, the standards of right conduct.

Normative JudgmentNormative Judgment• A comparative evaluation stating or implying A comparative evaluation stating or implying

that something is good or bad, right or wrong, or that something is good or bad, right or wrong, or better or worse.better or worse.

MoralityMorality• A society’s accepted norms of behavior.A society’s accepted norms of behavior.

Ethics and the LawEthics and the Law Important Points:Important Points:

• Something may be legal but not right Something may be legal but not right (ethical)(ethical)

• Something may be right (ethical) but Something may be right (ethical) but not legal. not legal.

What Influences Ethical Behavior At What Influences Ethical Behavior At Work?Work?

Ethical Work Behaviors Ethical Work Behaviors

IndividualIndividualFactorsFactors

OrganizationalOrganizationalFactorsFactors

Top ManagementTop Management

Ethics Policies and Ethics Policies and CodesCodes

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACE Relationships at WorkRelationships at Work Management/owner toward client/customerManagement/owner toward client/customer Management/owner toward employeesManagement/owner toward employees Employee toward Employer, Co-workers, Employee toward Employer, Co-workers,

CustomersCustomersRespectRespectHonestyHonestyFairnessFairnessTrustworthy Trustworthy

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACE Business AbuseBusiness Abuse Any :Any : illegalillegal unethicalunethical irresponsible Act done irresponsible Act done

against an Employeragainst an Employer

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACE Results of Results of

Business AbuseBusiness Abuse Higher prices Higher prices Business FailureBusiness Failure Fewer JobsFewer Jobs Unpleasant Working Unpleasant Working

ConditionsConditions

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEA. Examples of A. Examples of

Business AbuseBusiness Abuse StealingStealing MerchandiseMerchandise MoneyMoney * Shoplift *Kickback* Shoplift *Kickback * Conflict of Interest* Conflict of Interest * Unauthorized Discounts* Unauthorized Discounts TimeTime

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEA. Examples of A. Examples of

Business Abuse Business Abuse (Continued)(Continued)

VandalismVandalism Falsify RecordsFalsify Records Break ConfidentialityBreak Confidentiality Ignore Safety RulesIgnore Safety Rules Misrepresent MerchandiseMisrepresent Merchandise

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEA. Examples of A. Examples of

Business Abuse Business Abuse (Continued)(Continued)

Poor Client ServicePoor Client Service Irresponsible BehaviorIrresponsible Behavior AddictionsAddictions * * drugsdrugs * alcohol* alcohol * tobacco* tobacco

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEA. Examples of A. Examples of

Business Abuse Business Abuse (Continued)(Continued)

GossipGossip * * Causes poor work Causes poor work

environment (morale)environment (morale) * Lowers Productivity* Lowers Productivity

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACE

* * Harassment of Co-Harassment of Co-workers or Clientsworkers or Clients

* * Unwelcome sexual Unwelcome sexual advancesadvances

* Compliance as condition * Compliance as condition of employmentof employment

* Interferes work * Interferes work performance through performance through intimidationintimidation

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACE How Do We How Do We

Rationalize Rationalize Business Abuse?Business Abuse?

Everybody does itEverybody does it The co. won’t miss itThe co. won’t miss it The co. overchargesThe co. overcharges I’m not paid enoughI’m not paid enough The co. doesn’t deserve The co. doesn’t deserve

my loyaltymy loyalty

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEC. How Employers C. How Employers

Respond to Respond to Business AbuseBusiness Abuse

Increase SecurityIncrease Security * * loss prevention mgmt.loss prevention mgmt. * surveillance* surveillance * Networks/Helplines* Networks/Helplines * threats of prosecution* threats of prosecution

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEC. How Employers C. How Employers

Respond to Business Respond to Business Abuse (Continued)Abuse (Continued)

Increase Employee LoyaltyIncrease Employee Loyalty * * fair wages & benefitsfair wages & benefits * fair/consistent treatment* fair/consistent treatment * recognition for good work* recognition for good work * foster family climate* foster family climate

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACED. As Employees, D. As Employees,

What Are Our What Are Our Choices?Choices?

Ignore Business AbuseIgnore Business Abuse Rationalize it awayRationalize it away Speak UpSpeak Up Discuss to Clarify IssuesDiscuss to Clarify Issues Blow the Whistle!Blow the Whistle!

ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEE. If You’re Unsure - E. If You’re Unsure -

Before You Act -- Before You Act -- ASK:ASK:

Is this legal?Is this legal? Is it against co. policy?Is it against co. policy? Could the action cause loss Could the action cause loss

or harm to anyone?or harm to anyone? If everyone I knew saw me, If everyone I knew saw me,

would I feel uncomfortable?would I feel uncomfortable?

Thanks for Attention!Thanks for Attention!

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