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THE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIATHE UNIVERSITY OF CAMBODIA
PHL 105: Moral PhilosophyPHL 105: Moral Philosophy
Adapted & presented by:Adapted & presented by:
Mut Somoeun (M.Ed)Mut Somoeun (M.Ed)
20162016
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEINTRODUCTIONINTRODUCTION
Work Ethics:Work Ethics: A group of moral A group of moral
principles, standards of principles, standards of behavior, or set of behavior, or set of values regarding proper values regarding proper conduct in the conduct in the workplaceworkplace
The Meaning of EthicsThe Meaning of Ethics EthicsEthics
• The study of standards of conduct and moral The study of standards of conduct and moral judgment; also, the standards of right conduct.judgment; also, the standards of right conduct.
Normative JudgmentNormative Judgment• A comparative evaluation stating or implying A comparative evaluation stating or implying
that something is good or bad, right or wrong, or that something is good or bad, right or wrong, or better or worse.better or worse.
MoralityMorality• A society’s accepted norms of behavior.A society’s accepted norms of behavior.
Ethics and the LawEthics and the Law Important Points:Important Points:
• Something may be legal but not right Something may be legal but not right (ethical)(ethical)
• Something may be right (ethical) but Something may be right (ethical) but not legal. not legal.
What Influences Ethical Behavior At What Influences Ethical Behavior At Work?Work?
Ethical Work Behaviors Ethical Work Behaviors
IndividualIndividualFactorsFactors
OrganizationalOrganizationalFactorsFactors
Top ManagementTop Management
Ethics Policies and Ethics Policies and CodesCodes
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACE Relationships at WorkRelationships at Work Management/owner toward client/customerManagement/owner toward client/customer Management/owner toward employeesManagement/owner toward employees Employee toward Employer, Co-workers, Employee toward Employer, Co-workers,
CustomersCustomersRespectRespectHonestyHonestyFairnessFairnessTrustworthy Trustworthy
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACE Business AbuseBusiness Abuse Any :Any : illegalillegal unethicalunethical irresponsible Act done irresponsible Act done
against an Employeragainst an Employer
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACE Results of Results of
Business AbuseBusiness Abuse Higher prices Higher prices Business FailureBusiness Failure Fewer JobsFewer Jobs Unpleasant Working Unpleasant Working
ConditionsConditions
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEA. Examples of A. Examples of
Business AbuseBusiness Abuse StealingStealing MerchandiseMerchandise MoneyMoney * Shoplift *Kickback* Shoplift *Kickback * Conflict of Interest* Conflict of Interest * Unauthorized Discounts* Unauthorized Discounts TimeTime
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEA. Examples of A. Examples of
Business Abuse Business Abuse (Continued)(Continued)
VandalismVandalism Falsify RecordsFalsify Records Break ConfidentialityBreak Confidentiality Ignore Safety RulesIgnore Safety Rules Misrepresent MerchandiseMisrepresent Merchandise
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEA. Examples of A. Examples of
Business Abuse Business Abuse (Continued)(Continued)
Poor Client ServicePoor Client Service Irresponsible BehaviorIrresponsible Behavior AddictionsAddictions * * drugsdrugs * alcohol* alcohol * tobacco* tobacco
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEA. Examples of A. Examples of
Business Abuse Business Abuse (Continued)(Continued)
GossipGossip * * Causes poor work Causes poor work
environment (morale)environment (morale) * Lowers Productivity* Lowers Productivity
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACE
* * Harassment of Co-Harassment of Co-workers or Clientsworkers or Clients
* * Unwelcome sexual Unwelcome sexual advancesadvances
* Compliance as condition * Compliance as condition of employmentof employment
* Interferes work * Interferes work performance through performance through intimidationintimidation
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACE How Do We How Do We
Rationalize Rationalize Business Abuse?Business Abuse?
Everybody does itEverybody does it The co. won’t miss itThe co. won’t miss it The co. overchargesThe co. overcharges I’m not paid enoughI’m not paid enough The co. doesn’t deserve The co. doesn’t deserve
my loyaltymy loyalty
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEC. How Employers C. How Employers
Respond to Respond to Business AbuseBusiness Abuse
Increase SecurityIncrease Security * * loss prevention mgmt.loss prevention mgmt. * surveillance* surveillance * Networks/Helplines* Networks/Helplines * threats of prosecution* threats of prosecution
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEC. How Employers C. How Employers
Respond to Business Respond to Business Abuse (Continued)Abuse (Continued)
Increase Employee LoyaltyIncrease Employee Loyalty * * fair wages & benefitsfair wages & benefits * fair/consistent treatment* fair/consistent treatment * recognition for good work* recognition for good work * foster family climate* foster family climate
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACED. As Employees, D. As Employees,
What Are Our What Are Our Choices?Choices?
Ignore Business AbuseIgnore Business Abuse Rationalize it awayRationalize it away Speak UpSpeak Up Discuss to Clarify IssuesDiscuss to Clarify Issues Blow the Whistle!Blow the Whistle!
ETHICS IN THE ETHICS IN THE WORKPLACEWORKPLACEE. If You’re Unsure - E. If You’re Unsure -
Before You Act -- Before You Act -- ASK:ASK:
Is this legal?Is this legal? Is it against co. policy?Is it against co. policy? Could the action cause loss Could the action cause loss
or harm to anyone?or harm to anyone? If everyone I knew saw me, If everyone I knew saw me,
would I feel uncomfortable?would I feel uncomfortable?
Thanks for Attention!Thanks for Attention!
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