2. Why business is ethical?
Paying attention to ethics makes good business sense.
We create goodwill for our companies and enhance our
chances of success
Ethical behavior is important in the workplace
In short Everywhere business is conducted, ethics matters.
3. What does it mean to be ethical?
Ethics
Values
Morals
Integrity
Character
Laws
These six concepts—ethics, values, morals, integrity, character, and laws—
form the foundation of ethical business practices
4. Importance of Ethical Behavior in the Workplace
Ethical standards play important role in protection of
company assets
Sometimes the most damaging acts are not the most
obvious
Combating the subtle subversion
More examples of the silent saboteurs
Performing with unquestionable ethics and integrity
Sweat the small stuff
More of the silent saboteurs
It's only a pen
Help on ethical decisions
5. 1) Ethical standards play important role in
protection of company assets
A good indicator of high levels of corporate
employee ethics is how well employees protect their
company's assets
Employees who are treated with dignity and respect
Employee’s opinion of their organization is their
conduct at work
6. Employees who have respect for their organization and
co-workers will avoid such practices
Padding of labor charges and expense accounts
Personal long distance phone calls on company
accounts
Untidy work areas, break areas and rest rooms
Taking office supplies home
Excessive breaks or sick days
Improper use of copy machines and computer
equipment
7. 2) Sometimes the most damaging acts are not the
most obvious
Much time and effort are spent discussing those obvious
ethical problems and situations.
Sometimes, however, our work relationships, our
productivity, job satisfaction, and trust in our fellows are
damaged by the subtle and subversive games that people
play.
Ethical scandals in today's businesses quickly make it to the
national spotlight.
Almost every newspaper highlights some situation or issue
reeking of unethical behavior, questionable business
practices, or outright law violations.