Ethical conduct in an organization
This video takes a humorous view of what constitutes ethical conduct in an organization and who should receive ethics training. After students have watched the video, conduct an instructor-led debrief using the questions provided.
What is your definition of business ethics?
What are the ethical issues discussed in this video?
If only subordinates receive ethics training, how could this become a challenge to employee commitment?
Sample Answer
Business ethics is the study of right and wrong behavior in the world of business. It is concerned with the moral principles that should guide the conduct of businesses and their employees.
The ethical issues discussed in the video include:
- Conflict of interest: This occurs when an individual or organization has competing interests that could influence their judgment. For example, a salesperson may be tempted to recommend a product that is not in the best interests of the customer because it will earn them a higher commission.
- Fraud: This is the intentional deception of others for personal gain. For example, an employee may falsify their expense reports to get reimbursed for unauthorized expenses.