MEASURES TO MITIGATE

UNETHICAL PRACTICES
 CREATE A CODE OF CONDUCT

• A written code of conduct provides employees and managers

with an overview of the type of conduct and behaviors the
company expects.
 REINFORCE CONSEQUENCES FOR
UNETHICAL BEHAVIOURS
• Business owners must hold their employees accountable when
they act unethically. Start by informing new employees of the
rules during their orientation session.
 HIRE RIGHT

• Selecting quality people from day one can make a huge

difference in the ethics of organisation. Some organisation go
for background checks, purchase screening tools, use Behavior
based interview questions etc…
 SHOW EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION

• Show appreciation to workers on a regular basis for their

hardwork will encourage loyalty , this will make an employee
is less likely to act unethically.
 WELCOME AN ETHICS SPEAKER

• Schedule an ethics trainer to visit your work site to discuss

ethical behavior and explain why it is important in
organisations.
 CREATE CHECKS AND BALANCES

• Create a system of checks and balances to minimise the

opportunities for unethical behavior
 PUT CONTROL IN PLACE

• Regular audits, proper policies, process will help to reduce

opportunities to act unethically.
 BUILD A CULTURE OF TRANSPARENCY,
OPENNESS & COMMUNICATION

• To ensure true success in the organisation, people should

follow cultural transparency, openness and feel free to
communicate if unethical activities occur in the organisation.
THANK YOU…