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INTRODUCTION

Work Ethics:

A group of moral principles,

standards of behavior, or set

of values regarding proper

conduct in the workplace

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Relationships at Work

Management/owner towardclient/customer

Management/owner toward

employees

Employee toward Employer,Co-workers, Customers

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Business Abuse

Any :

illegal

unethical

irresponsible Act done

against an Employer

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Results of Business

Abuse

Higher pricesBusiness Failure

Fewer Jobs

Unpleasant WorkingConditions

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A. Examples of Business

Abuse

StealingMerchandise

Money

* Shoplift *Kickback* Conflict of Interest

* Unauthorized Discounts

Time

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A. Examples of Business

Abuse (Continued)

Vandalism Falsify Records

Break Confidentiality

Ignore Safety Rules Misrepresent

Merchandise

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A. Examples of Business

Abuse (Continued)

Poor Client Service Irresponsible Behavior

Addictions

* drugs* alcohol

* tobacco

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A. Examples of Business

Abuse (Continued)

Gossip* Causes poor work

environment (morale)

* Lowers Productivity

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11 Harassment of Co-wks or

Clients

*Unwelcome sexualadvances

* Compliance as

condition of employment

* Interferes w/ wk

performance through

intimidation

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How Do We Rationalize

Business Abuse?

Everybody does itThe co. wont miss it

The co. overcharges

Im not paid enough The co. doesnt deserve

my loyalty

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C. How Employers

Respond to Business

Abuse Increase Security

* loss prevention mgmt.

* surveillance* Networks/Helplines

* threats of prosecution

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C. How Employers

Respond to Business

Abuse (Continued) Increase Employee

Loyalty

* fair wages & benefits

* fair/consistent treatment

* recognition for good wk

* foster family climate

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D. As Employees, What

Are Our Choices?

Ignore Business AbuseRationalize it away

Speak Up

Discuss to Clarify Issues Blow the Whistle!

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E. If Youre Unsure -

Before You Act -- ASK:

Is this legal? Is it against co. policy?

Could the action cause

loss or harm to anyone? If everyone I knew saw

me, would I feel

uncomfortable?