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Ethics in The Workplace

This document discusses the importance of strong workplace ethics. It defines workplace ethics as how employees govern themselves and their work attitude. Upholding high ethical standards from the top down is important, as ethical lapses can snowball and damage company reputation if unaddressed. Both employee and company conduct internally and externally affect morale, performance, and loyalty. Fostering a culture that inspires ethical behavior at all levels can ensure the company's ethics are reflected to the public. Key aspects of strong work ethic include punctuality, accountability, focus, initiative, productivity, professionalism, dedication, and desire to improve. Promoting honest, hardworking employees in a culture driven by productivity and ethics can increase company morale and long-

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Ethics in The Workplace

This document discusses the importance of strong workplace ethics. It defines workplace ethics as how employees govern themselves and their work attitude. Upholding high ethical standards from the top down is important, as ethical lapses can snowball and damage company reputation if unaddressed. Both employee and company conduct internally and externally affect morale, performance, and loyalty. Fostering a culture that inspires ethical behavior at all levels can ensure the company's ethics are reflected to the public. Key aspects of strong work ethic include punctuality, accountability, focus, initiative, productivity, professionalism, dedication, and desire to improve. Promoting honest, hardworking employees in a culture driven by productivity and ethics can increase company morale and long-

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Ethics in the workplace

June 30th, 2023


Mg. Patricia Rodríguez
Strong workplace ethics
◼ Workplace ethics refers to the way employees in an
organization govern themselves and their overall work
attitude, but it can also refer to the morality, or lack
thereof, permeating a workplace. 

◼ The way a company operates and is perceived by


both the public and competitors often comes down to
the workplace ethics.

◼ A truly ethical workplace should model ethical


behavior from the top down, and from the inside out.

◼ Workplace ethics are reflected in how organizations


treat their suppliers and customers, how they interact
with others, how they perform their tasks, and how they
communicate both internally and externally. 
The Role of Workplace
Ethics 
◼ Ethical lapses of any kind have the tendency to snowball in a work
environment. Once employees see others breaking the rules
without repercussions, they may start to think it’s excusable for them
to do so as well. It sends the message that not only will the behavior
go unaddressed, it communicates that it’s acceptable.  Worse
case, they may view the company in a negative light and choose
to leave. Essentially, a culture where misconduct is tolerated could
result in higher turnover, lower productivity, and ultimately, a
diminished reputation and profitability. 

◼ An organization that does not consistently combat unethical


behaviors will always suffer, even if the wrongdoings in question
aren’t considered to be major by most people’s judgment.
Unethical behavior that goes on without being reprimanded
undermines the moral fabric of an organization, leading to larger
problems than the unethical issue in question. 

◼  
Workplace Ethics in Action 

Workplace ethics can be divided into two larger areas


of effort: how an employee governs themselves within
the workplace, and how the organization conducts
itself both internally and externally (how ethics are at
play in the corporate culture).

Both have a tremendous effect on employee morale,


performance, loyalty, job turnover, and work ethic
itself. 
 
The Role of Work Ethic 
Managerial style can work to improve an employee’s
work ethic by establishing systems and habits for
accomplishing tasks efficiently and interacting
effectively in the workplace.

By inspiring and even rewarding ethical behavior in the


individual efforts of employees, an organization can
ensure that ethical conduct permeates all levels of the
organization and reaches the public’s perception of
the company. 
The 8 central characteristics of strong
employee work ethic are: 
◼ 1. Punctuality: completing projects when due, showing up on
time, following break-time protocol, and informing supervisors
of challenges in a timely manner are all efforts that respect
the value of time in the workplace. 

◼ 2. Accountability: employees and employers alike should be


held accountable in their work efforts, meaning they shoulder
the responsibility for ongoing projects and take the blame for
errors when necessary. 

◼ 3. Focus: in order to efficiently accomplish a task, an


employee must remain focused and avoid the distractions of
chatter, social media, technology, etc. 

◼ 4. Initiative: this is when an employee does something


productive or useful to the company without being asked.
Strong employees care not about ticking off items on a
to-do list but doing what needs to be done for the betterment
of the organization. Showing initiative in work efforts indicates
to management that an employee values success. 
◼ 5. Productivity: productivity depends on an employee’s ability
to overcome distractions, ignore external influences, and
conquering obstacles that inhibit them from performing their
task. 
◼ 6. Professionalism: being present in their work culture,
employees who exhibit professionalism show up and take their
work seriously, staying respectful of others and dressing
appropriately. 
◼ 7. Dedication: dedication means consistency and showing up
ready to accomplish tasks daily, all while maintaining focus and
productivity. 
◼ 8. Desire to improve: employees who embrace feedback and
learning moments show that they are willing to work to grow in
their careers.  
The Value of Strong
Workplace Ethics 

◼ Ethics are the guiding principles that determine how


employees conduct themselves in the workplace. While
ethics and workplace behavior have always been at the
forefront of organizational efforts, there are still issues that
occur today regarding ethical lapses in corporate conduct
and judgment. 
◼ Starting internally by promoting honest, hardworking
employees in a workplace culture driven by productivity and
a strong work ethic, employees are likely to use those driving
principles of decency and fairness to increase overall
company morale, ultimately improving an organization’s
reputation and ensuring long-term success.
◼ Understanding the elements and challenges of workplace
ethics and behavior can help companies to create
harmonious working environments for their employees. 
Thank

You

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