Ethical theories and

behavior in the workplace

Presented by: Estigoy, Pearl Shaynne & Gomito, Darlene Joy
Ethics
• Ethics are a set of principles that forms the rules of conduct for a
group of people, such as a business.
• Ethics focus on day-to-day behavior and decision making.
• Ethics apply to people at all levels of the organization and help to
determine the success of the organization.
 Two types of Ethics
Ethical behavior
• Ethical behavior tends to be good for business and involves demonstrating respect for key moral principles that include
honesty, fairness, equality, dignity, diversity and individual rights.

Unethical behavior
• Unethical employee behaviors often include taking home office supplies, overreporting hours worked or
miles driven for business and taking excessive breaks or sick days. Using company technology for
personal reasons
Ethical Behavior Categories
• Benificence: do what is right and good
• Do the least harm possible
• Respect all people's autonomy
• Justice: all actions should be justifiable
10 Golden rules to professional Ethics in the workplace
 Always strive for excellence

 Be trustworthy

 Be accountable

 Be courteous and respectful

 Be honest, open and transparent

 Be competent and improve continually

Always be honorable and act with integrity.

Be respectful of confidentiality

Set good examples