Ethics ???

Is a discipline focused on the

rightness and wrongness of human
conduct in society in light of
specific sets of circumstances &
Concerned with moral duties
The application of ethics is an
individual consideration.cheating,
lying, stealing, etc..

Ethics In The
Workplace
Not everyone agrees about what is
ethical or unethical at work
Example???

Code of Ethics

A code of ethics is a written statement of

principles that should be followed in the conduct
of business.
The code must be communicated to all
employees-company mailings, bulletin board
postings, general announcements, etc.
The code must be actively supported by all
levels of managers

Content of Ethical Codes

Honesty
Adherence to the law
Product/ service safety & quality
Financial reporting
Pricing, billing & contracting
Employment practices

Setting the Tone

Employees notions of what is acceptable
and not acceptable are based on the
supervisors actions
The supervisors failure to take
corrective action in certain situations can
also affect the behavior of the
employees

Areas Requiring Ethical

Conduct By Supervisors
Loyalty
Supervisors who are viewed as being interested only in
themselves and their future will have difficulty in getting the
full cooperation of employees
Human relations
This category centers on the supervisors concept of
fairness, particularly in the treatment of subordinates
Overt personal actions
This category includes the supervisors behavior within the
company and how they handle themselves in the community

Dealing With Dishonest

Employees
A. Dealing with dishonest subordinates
A. Recognize the problem, get the facts, and document the case
B. Confront the employee
C. Follow the established disciplinary system
B. Dealing with dishonest peers or other managers
B. You may not be able to deal directly with the problem
C. In most cases, report your suspicions and findings to your
boss and let them confront those involved

Building a Supervisory
Power Base

Gain the respect of subordinates

Be in good with your boss
Help employees be successful
Seek responsibility

Organization Politics
Organization politics refer to the practice of using
means other than merit or good performance for
bettering your position or gaining favor in the
organization.
Supervisors should understand organization politics
and how to use them in a positive and ethical
manner.

Organization Politics
How to keep your boss happy
Know your boss
Be loyal
Show respect for your boss
Seize opportunities to make your boss look
good
Avoid antagonizing other departments
Insist on feedback
Help take the load off your boss

Socializing With Other

Members of the
Organization
There are no hard-and-fast rules. The following
general guidelines are suggested:

Do not be overly anxious to socialize with subordinates or

superiors
Use common sense
Be yourself
Do not try to use your rank when socializing with
subordinates
Do not make any work-related promises to subordinates
while socializing
Do not date or become romantically involved with
subordinates