ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE

Dr. ELLAINE. DELA CRUZ

Professor
EARIST
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INTRODUCTION

Work Ethics:
moral rules, regulations, principles,
standards of behavior, or set of
values on proper conduct in the
workplace
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Who forms
Relationship?
Management/owner
toward client/customer
Employee toward
Employer,
Co-workers,
Customers
ISSUES IN THE WORKPLACE

Business Abuse
 Unethical Acts
 Irresponsible Act done
against an Employer
Illegal Acts
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Results of Business Abuse

Business Failure
Fewer Jobs/
Unproductive Employees
Unpleasant Working Conditions
Poor Economic contributions for
growth and development
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Examples of Business Abuse
 Stealing
Merchandise
Money
* Shoplift *Kickback
* Conflict of Interest
* Unauthorized Discounts
Time
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Examples of Business Abuse
Vandalism
Falsify Records
Break Confidentiality
Ignore Safety Rules
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A. Examples of Business Abuse
Poor Client Service
Irresponsible Behavior
Addictions
* drugs
* alcohol
* cigarettes
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A. Examples of Business
Abuse (Continued)
Gossip
* Causes poor work
environment (morale)
* Lowers Productivity
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WORKPLACE

11 Harassment of Co-workers or Clients

*Unwelcome sexual advances
* Compliance as condition of
employment
* Interferes w/ work performance
through intimidation
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How Do We Rationalize Business

Abuse?
 Everybody does it
 The company won’t miss it
 The company overcharges
 I’m not paid enough
 The co. doesn’t deserve my loyalty
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C. How Employers Respond to

Business Abuse
 Increase Security
* loss prevention management
* Surveillance
* Networks/
* threats of prosecution
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C. How Employers Respond to
Business Abuse
Increase Employee Loyalty
* fair wages & benefits
* fair/consistent treatment
* recognition for good work
* foster family climate
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As Employees, What Are
YOur Choices?
Avoid Business Abuse
Reduce it away
Speak Up
Discuss to Clarify Issues
Resolve
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If You’re Unsure - Before You Act -- ASK:
 Is this legal?
 Is it against the policy?
 Could it cause loss or harm
to anyone?
 If everyone knew or saw me, would I
feel uncomfortable?
As An Employer
 Define and communicate
the values
-guide for decisions and actions
 Build what and how it should
operate
Build and maintain culture
Model the behavior
“Catch someone doing
something right”
Remember that with rights,
you also have responsibility