What are some examples of unethical behavior?

Table of Contents:

1. What are some examples of unethical behavior?
2. Can a company behave legally but not ethical?
3. What is an example of an unethical decision that is not illegal?
4. Can a situation be ethical but illegal?
5. What is illegal is not necessarily unethical?
6. Can laws be unethical?
7. Can I sue my employer for unethical behavior?
8. What are the consequences to unethical behavior?
9. What is a breach of ethical behavior?
10. What makes a person unethical?
11. Can you anonymously report someone to HR?
12. Who can you report suspicions of illegal or unethical behavior to?
13. How do you handle unethical behavior in the workplace?
14. What is considered as misconduct in workplace?

What are some examples of unethical behavior?

Examples of Unethical Behavior

• Lying to your spouse about how much money you spent.
• Lying to your parents about where you were for the evening.
• Stealing money from the petty cash drawer at work.
• Lying on your resume in order to get a job.
• Talking about a friend behind his back.
• Taking credit for work you did not do.

Can a company behave legally but not ethical?

Although businesses operate within a wide range of regulations aimed at enforcing ethical standards, the subjective nature of ethics means that even perfectly legal business practices can come under scrutiny as unethical behavior.

What is an example of an unethical decision that is not illegal?

An unethical decision that is not illegal would be lying to your friends. A legal decision can also be an unethical one because you can do lots of things, like bribe or lie, however those things are not illegal unless performed on an officer or person of law.

Can a situation be ethical but illegal?

What are some things that are ethical, but illegal? ... Thus something can be ethical, but immoral; society imposing the death penalty on someone is often viewed as immoral by some individuals. Likewise, something can be unethical, but moral, such as shoplifting in order to feed a hungry child in immediate need.

What is illegal is not necessarily unethical?

'Unethical' defines as something that is morally wrong, whilst something being 'illegal' means it is against the law. ... An unethical deed may be against morality but not against the law. An illegal deed is always unethical while an unethical action may or may not be illegal.

Can laws be unethical?

Laws are codifications of certain ethical values meant to help regulate society, and also impact decision-making. ... Many acts that would be widely condemned as unethical are not prohibited by law — lying or betraying the confidence of a friend, for example.

Can I sue my employer for unethical behavior?

Employees have the right to sue employers that are causing them to violate state and federal laws. Engaging in unlawful behavior will not only leave your employer liable but can leave you liable as well. You can sue your employer if you are being pressured to make false and misleading statements.

What are the consequences to unethical behavior?

Unethical behaviour has serious consequences for both individuals and organizations. You can lose your job and reputation, organizations can lose their credibility, general morale and productivity can decline, or the behaviour can result in significant fines and/or financial loss.

What is a breach of ethical behavior?

An ethical breach occurs when someone within a system or community makes an ethical choice that sets a standard by which others can make a similar decision. ... As an example, your employee violated your ethical standards against sexual harassment and interoffice dating.

What makes a person unethical?

Some issues are more likely to lead to unethical choices. Employees are more likely to act unethically when they don't see their action clearly causing harm — for example, when the victim is far away or the damage is delayed. Unethical choices also occur when an employee feels that peers will not condemn their actions.

Can you anonymously report someone to HR?

HR isn't necessarily the right place to go, but they will know what you should do. They will also know how to document and get your complaint pushed to the top. Lots of companies have anonymous hotlines for things like this, but if your company doesn't, and you don't know who to speak to, come to HR.

Who can you report suspicions of illegal or unethical behavior to?

If at any time, an employee becomes aware of or suspects illegal or unethical conduct or a violation of UHS or facility policies by another employee, a board member, a vendor, a contractor, medical staff member or a volunteer, the employee must report it immediately to an appropriate individual.

How do you handle unethical behavior in the workplace?

However, business owners and their management teams can work with employees to prevent unethical behaviors.

1. Create a Code of Conduct. ...
2. Lead By Example. ...
3. Reinforce Consequences for Unethical Behavior. ...
4. Show Employees Appreciation. ...
5. Welcome an Ethics Speaker. ...
6. Create Checks and Balances. ...
7. Hire for Values.

What is considered as misconduct in workplace?

(Special Education Dictionary, 2003, LRP Publications) Misconduct in the workplace generally falls under two categories. ... Gross misconduct can lead to dismissal (e.g. stealing or sexual harassment). "Misconduct" includes something seen as unacceptable as well as criminal offenses e.g. deceptive manipulation.