This document discusses ethics in the workplace and proper conduct. It outlines the different relationships that exist at work between management and customers/employees, and employees amongst themselves. Some examples of unethical behavior are provided, such as stealing, safety violations, falsifying records, poor customer service, and addictions. The document advises that as employees, when faced with unethical situations, people can choose to ignore them, speak up, clarify issues, or report the situation. It provides guidance that if employees are unsure about a course of action, they should consider whether it is legal, complies with company policy, could harm anyone, and how they would feel if others knew about it.

1. Workplace Ethics

2. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE INTRODUCTION Work Ethics: A group of moral principles, standards of behavior, or set of values regarding proper conduct in the workplace.

3. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE Relationships at Work Management/owner toward client/customer Management/owner toward employees Employee toward Employer, Co-workers, Customers

4. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE Business Abuse Any : illegal unethical irresponsible Act done against an Employer

5. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE Examples of Business Abuse Stealing Money Ignore Safety Rules Falsify Records

6. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE Examples of Business Abuse (Continued) Poor Client Service Irresponsible Behavior Addictions * drugs * alcohol * tobacco

7. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE As Employees, What Are Our Choices? Ignore Business Abuse Speak Up Discuss to Clarify Issues Blow the Whistle!

8. ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACE If You’re 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?

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