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18. But what means working ethically? Working ethically means acting in ways that are both fair and
honest. Examples of unethical activities: avoiding paying tax, using work facilities for private purposes (e.g.
personal phone calls, social networking), selling a defective product, using your influence to get jobs for
relatives (nepotism), taking extended lunch breaks
20. How ethical do you think these professions are? (accountant, banker, police officer, lawyer,
nurse, dentist, teacher, taxi driver, car sales executive)
21. What examples can you give of businesses behaving badly?
22. Have you ever considered going to a developing country as a volunteer to help people in
need?
23. Tiny villages versus mega cities advantages and disadvantages (pros & cons).
ETHICAL SCENARIOS:
1. A colleague working in a hospital has been making mistakes at work recently. This is
because she has a serious illness. You are her friend and the only person at work who
knows this. She has asked you to keep it a secret.
2. My friend doesnt recycle any of his household rubbish because he thinks its too much
effort.
3. My brother loves fast food and eats at fast food restaurants at least three times a week.