The learner will recognize unethical behavior in the workplace.
Ethics in the Workplace: Set 1
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Is it unethical to steal company pens?
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Yes
This is a complicated answer because employers rarely hold employees ethically responsible to return company pens. In fact, many companies give out free pens to customers as advertising. The ethical issue in this case depends on quantity and fairness. Ask youself if it's fair to take a pen because of company policy. Then ask yourself if it's fair to take a dozen pens home to your family. Finally, ask yourself if it's fair to take five dozen pens and sell them at your garage sale.
The best answer is that it's not OK to take any office product home unless you're using it for work purposes.
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Is it unethical to steal company pens?
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Yes
This is a complicated answer because employers rarely hold employees ethically responsible to return company pens. In fact, many companies give out free pens to customers as advertising. The ethical issue in this case depends on quantity and fairness. Ask youself if it's fair to take a pen because of company policy. Then ask yourself if it's fair to take a dozen pens home to your family. Finally, ask yourself if it's fair to take five dozen pens and sell them at your garage sale.
The best answer is that it's not OK to take any office product home unless you're using it for work purposes.
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Is harassment good ethical behavior?
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No
Harassing someone in the workforce is not an example of good ethical behavior. It isn't productive or effective and does not have anything to do with a good workplace environment.
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Is harassment good ethical behavior?
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No
Harassing someone in the workforce is not an example of good ethical behavior. It isn't productive or effective and does not have anything to do with a good workplace environment.
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What's the difference between harassment and teasing?
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What's the difference between harassment and teasing?
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Regardless of how you define either of these two behaviors, they're both unethical and unwanted in the workplace.
Rationalizations are often used when someone wants to justify unethical behavior.
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What's the difference between harassment and teasing?
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Regardless of how you define either of these two behaviors, they're both unethical and unwanted in the workplace.
Rationalizations are often used when someone wants to justify unethical behavior.
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Are "go along to get along" strategies acceptable and ethical behaviors?
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No
An example of a "go along to get along" behavior is when a co-worker suggests that you let another co-worker punch your time clock card after you leave work. If you say no to this offer, you may feel like the only one who isn't going along with the plan, and therefore you're not being a "team player." But this practice is unethical, and you would be wise to tactfully say "no thank you" and deal with any team consequences later.
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Are "go along to get along" strategies acceptable and ethical behaviors?
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No
An example of a "go along to get along" behavior is when a co-worker suggests that you let another co-worker punch your time clock card after you leave work. If you say no to this offer, you may feel like the only one who isn't going along with the plan, and therefore you're not being a "team player." But this practice is unethical, and you would be wise to tactfully say "no thank you" and deal with any team consequences later.
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Is it unethical if you forget to tell your boss that others helped you with the quarterly report?
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Is it unethical if you forget to tell your boss that others helped you with the quarterly report?
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Yes
You may believe that not remembering to tell your boss was an accident and shouldn't be considered an intentional ethics violation, but it is, and you need to prevent such things by practicing your ethical standards and clearly citing your resources, including books, articles, and people.
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Is it unethical if you forget to tell your boss that others helped you with the quarterly report?
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Yes
You may believe that not remembering to tell your boss was an accident and shouldn't be considered an intentional ethics violation, but it is, and you need to prevent such things by practicing your ethical standards and clearly citing your resources, including books, articles, and people.
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Is it unethical to use the Internet at work for personal use?
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Maybe
You will be confronted with ethical decisions at work all the time, especially when standards are vague like when someone at work says, "Sure you can use the Internet." If you don't know for sure if you can access the Internet for personal use, just ask for further clarification of company Internet rules, policies, and procedures.
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Is it unethical to use the Internet at work for personal use?
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Maybe
You will be confronted with ethical decisions at work all the time, especially when standards are vague like when someone at work says, "Sure you can use the Internet." If you don't know for sure if you can access the Internet for personal use, just ask for further clarification of company Internet rules, policies, and procedures.
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Is it unethical behavior if you do the same questionable action as the boss or supervisor?
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Yes
Leaders who model ethical behavior provide a positive workplace environment, but if the boss or top leadership doesn't act ethically, you're still responsible for your behavior. Ultimately, it's always up to the individual to act ethically.
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Is it unethical behavior if you do the same questionable action as the boss or supervisor?
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Yes
Leaders who model ethical behavior provide a positive workplace environment, but if the boss or top leadership doesn't act ethically, you're still responsible for your behavior. Ultimately, it's always up to the individual to act ethically.
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Is it unethical if you tell a customer that your product performs a specific function even though you don't know if it does?
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Is it unethical if you tell a customer that your product performs a specific function even though you don't know if it does?
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Yes
This is a common lapse in ethical behavior, usually based on laziness or pressure to please the customer and get a sale. Do the ethical thing by being honest and telling the customers that you don't know the answer. Then promise you'll find out and call them back.
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Is it unethical if you tell a customer that your product performs a specific function even though you don't know if it does?
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Yes
This is a common lapse in ethical behavior, usually based on laziness or pressure to please the customer and get a sale. Do the ethical thing by being honest and telling the customers that you don't know the answer. Then promise you'll find out and call them back.
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Is it unethical not to report unethical behavior?
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Yes
Some employees don't want to report the unethical behavior of others to their supervisor because they fear retaliation from co-workers. But, it's unethical not to report a co-worker or a boss. Let integrity and personal character be your guide.
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Is it unethical not to report unethical behavior?
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Yes
Some employees don't want to report the unethical behavior of others to their supervisor because they fear retaliation from co-workers. But, it's unethical not to report a co-worker or a boss. Let integrity and personal character be your guide.
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Is it unethical to write a blog about your work in an organization?
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Is it unethical to write a blog about your work in an organization?
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Maybe
If blogging is permitted at your company, you're OK to do so. However, you should be very careful about what you write so that you aren't passing along confidential reports or private employee information.
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Is it unethical to write a blog about your work in an organization?
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Maybe
If blogging is permitted at your company, you're OK to do so. However, you should be very careful about what you write so that you aren't passing along confidential reports or private employee information.
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