Chapter 9
Work Place Ethics
Are you an ethical individual and
worker? Or do just claim it????
Ethics, are the principles of
conduct that govern a group
or society
 Are you honest?
 Do you or will you report misconduct or theft?
 Most say they are ethical and honest,
however statistics do not always show that?
Did you know that most companies lose
MORE money from employee theft versus
shop lifters!!!
Most Commonly Observed
Unethical Behavior on the
Job….
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Theft
Lying
Withholding needed information
Abusive or Intimidating Behavior
Misreporting actual time of hours
worked
6. Discrimination
Words to know
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Cooperativeness
Ethics
Initiative
Confidentiality
Prejudice
Responsibility
Self-Management
Dishonesty
Words you SHOULD know….
Honesty=A company’s reputation (good
feeling in the community or work world)
can be ruined by one bad employee!
Values=Decisions based on or guided by
right and wrong.
Employee Theft= is a example of
UNETHICAL behavior and associating
yourself with it can cost you your job.
Words you should know
Continued….
 Initiative=Solving problems on your own. OR seeing
something needs to be done, AND DOING IT!!!
 Confidentiality=Ideas and issues told to you in
SECRET>Sharing secrets and ideas about your
company with competitors OR discussing personal
issues with others that was disclosed to you by a friend
or fellow worker in confidence. Can be disloyal, illegal
and unethical.
 Unethical Behavior. Includes but limited to gossiping,
theft and sexual harassment.
What type of Employees
do Companies want???
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ETHICAL
Honest
Loyal
Show initiative
Fit well into the organization (TEAM PLAYER)
Multi-Task individuals
People willing to grow with the company and
except new ideas.
 People that listen BEFORE speaking.
 WILLINGNESS TO WORK!!!!!!!
If you feel that someone
wants to be a part of an
illegal act or unethical
behavior….
 First, consider your options carefully.
(Can it be cleared up with an open and honest discussion)
 If the situation continues don’t involve yourself, in any way!!!!
 Report it to management. (Especially if you know about it and can
be held responsible or liable, if the information is not disclosed)
 Keep a written record of unethical or illegal observations. Report
only facts and true observations.
 Seek advise from people you trust and check your motives as your
actions may backfire.
Chap 9 in Review
 1. What qualities do employers seek in
employees? How will employees with these
qualities enable companies to do less
“managing”?
 2. How is “Self managing” good for you and
your employer?
 3. Imagine you’ve observed an unethical
behavior at work (i.e. theft); how could this
affect you?
 4. Of the different ethical behaviors, which do
you think will be your biggest challenge?