Inappropriate Work Behavior

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What is inappropriate work behavior?

Any behavior that is not considered correct or proper for the work environment

It’s when you are doing things you aren’t supposed to be doing

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What are some examples of inappropriate work behavior?

Sexual HarassmentUnethical use of informationNepotismInappropriate use of technology,

Internet, and emailInappropriate conductDiscriminationPoor Employability

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Sexual Harassment

Unwanted sexual advances or remarksExamples:

Making comments about someone’s bodyTelling sexual jokesRequiring sexual behavior to get a

promotion

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Unethical use of information

Using work information for reasons that are not work related

Examples:Using company information for your own

benefitSharing company information with people

who do not work for the company

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Nepotism

Showing favoritism to relatives or close friends

Examples:Hiring a family member even though he is

not qualifiedGiving your relative a promotion instead of

someone that is more qualified

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Inappropriate use of technology, Internet, and email

Using technology at work for reasons that are not work related

Examples:Playing gamesOnline shoppingPornographyGamblingPersonal email

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Inappropriate conduct

Personal behavior that is not proper for work

Examples:Breaking the rules at workTaking items from work for personal useComing to work under the influence of

alcohol or drugs

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Discrimination

Unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice

Examples:Age discriminationRacial discriminationGender discriminationDiscrimination based on a person’s

appearance

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Poor Employability

Not having the skills needed to get a job, keep a job, or do well at a job

Examples:Lack of education or trainingLying about your skills on job applications

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Behavior has Consequences

A consequence is the result or outcome of a certain behavior. It is what happens after you do something.

Consequences can be positive or negativeExample: A positive consequence of

studying for a test is getting a good grade.Example: A negative consequence of

fighting at school is getting suspended.

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Consequences of Inappropriate Work Behavior

The consequences for inappropriate work behavior are negative.

There are usually consequences for different people involved:The guilty employeeThe victimThe business

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Possible Consequences of Sexual Harassment

Consequences to guilty employee: Denial of a promotion (higher position) Demotion (lower position) Negative evaluations Termination or forced resignation

Consequences to business: Reduced productivity Decreased employee morale High absenteeism if employees fear harassment Loss of valuable staff if harassed employees resign Poor company image

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Possible Consequences of Discrimination

Consequences to victim:Lowered self-esteemLoss of job opportunities or promotionsDifferences in pay

Consequences to business:Law suits and legal feesNegative reputationDecreased employee moraleEmployee absenteeism

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Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Use of Internet and Email

Consequences to guilty employee:Verbal or written reprimandLoss of computer privilegesTermination from job

Consequences to business:Reduced employee productivity Increased costsNeed to train new employees