AGENCY LOYALTY
#acting to fulfil one’s
contractual duties.
(OBLIGATION)
Employees need accept
and obey as long as does
not violate norms of
moral decency and
within the area of
authority.
ATTITUDE LOYALTY
EXECUTIVE AUTHORITY
#willingness, with
personal attachment,
affirmation and trust.
(NOT an
OBLIGATION but it
adds value to the
work done)
#The right to exercise
power based on the
resources of an
organization.
EXPERT AUTHORITY
#The possession of
special knowledge, skill
or competence to
perform some task or
give advice.
A conducive working
environment for
responsible conduct.
FOUR defining features
of an ethical corporate
climate:
Ethical values are
appreciated by managers
and employees alike #1
#2 Ethics are honestly
applied like incorporation
of company’s code of
ethics.
Top management sets
the moral tone in by
personal example.
#3
#4 There should be
procedures for conflict
resolution#4
EMPLOYER CONFIDENTIALITY:
1. Privileged information - information that is
legally protected so that it does not have to
be given to the public.
2. Proprietary information - information that
the company owns (trade secret)
3. Patents
4. Employment contract on postemployment.
JUSTIFICATION
1. Respect autonomy (freedom, selfdetermination) of individuals and
corporations and recognize their
legitimate over some private
information concerning themselves.
2. Trustworthiness – ability to be
trusted builds confidence
CONFIDENTIALITY
The duty to keep all information
whether an employer or a client.
Confidentiality remains even
after changing jobs.
CONFIDENTIALITY MISCONDUCT
1. CONFLICT OF INTEREST - potential to distort good judgement in faithfully
serving an employer or client
2. INSIDER INFORMATION - Using “inside” information to gain advantage or
set up a business opportunity for certain party.
3. BRIBES - money or goods offered beyond a stated business contract typically
in secret.
4. GIFTS - token of gratitude in conduct of business
5. KICKBACKS - Prearranged payments made, in exchange for contracts.
6. RULE OF THUMB - DO NOT accept a gift that would embarrass your
company if disclose.