Video Instruction: Where are Ethics in the Workplace?
Ethics means a set of principles of right conduct. The rules or standards governing the conduct of a person or the members of a profession. Ethics in the workplace in its simplest terms means doing the right thing. Everyone of us was raised knowing the difference between right and wrong. Someone said to me once, “do what you know to do.” I live by this principle. I am tempted to lie, in fact have lied, but I know not to do it. I have been tempted to steal, in fact, I have stolen, but I know not to do it.
Ethics in the workplace is critical. Ethics that begins within the person. Not a code of conduct policy manual you signed. Not rules and regulations imposed on you by your employer, or your boss. I am talking about that little voice inside you that tells you not to steal, not to lie, not invade personal privacy issues. That little voice that tells you that you have used more sick time than is alloted, and the list goes on.
I have a post So You’ve Been Fired! This post has drawn a lot of comments from people who have been fired from their jobs. The struggle I have is that many of the people who have been fired for cause - know that they were doing wrong and did it any. That is what led to this post tonight.
Here are some things to think about, to grow, to strengthen yourself in this area. No one can make you ethical. No one can make you behave ethically. It must be a desire within you. You must be fully persuaded to live your life with integrity, with excellence, and with pride in your work.
Why do people choose to misbehave, rather than to do what they know to do? Any thoughts? Take a look at this Youtube video I found. It took me a while to find something that ties into what I am trying to say with this post. Carly Fiorina came the closest in this short video about her book, Tough Choices.
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