Post on 18-Dec-2015
Exploring Ethical Behavior
PROFITT Curriculum Soft Skills Module 12
Ethics – An Overview of Core Elements
Ethical Behaviors
• What do the words Ethical Behaviors mean to you?
Ethical Behaviors DefinitionDictionary definition of Ethical
Ethical means behaviors that are…• in accordance with principles of conduct
considered correct, especially those of a given profession or group
• consistent with what is generally considered to be right or moral
Origin of the Word
• Ethos–Meaning Character
Ethical Behaviors Synonyms
• What are some words or phrases that come to mind that mirror or have the same or nearly the same meaning for the phrase Ethical Behaviors?
Ethical Behaviors Synonyms• Right• Moral• Morally Right• Morally Acceptable• Good• Just• Fitting• Fair• Responsible
• Correct• Decent• Proper• Upright• Honorable• Honest• Righteous• Principled• Virtuous
Hum… Words that mean the
same thing
Unethical Behaviors Definition
Define the phrase:• Unethical Behavior
Give some examples of unethical behaviors
Top 15 Unethical Practices1. Being dishonest2. Being purposefully unfair 3. Covering up mistakes or problems4. Blaming others5. Bad customer service6. Discrimination7. Not responding to complaints8. Ignoring deadlines or agreements9. Scheming or manipulating10. Using information in a harmful way11. Disclosing confidential information12. Being disrespectful or improper13. Exhibiting bad manners14. Committing fraudulent acts15. Being underhanded
Build Ethical Behaviors Reduce Risks
• What are the benefits of building a reputation that embodies Ethical Behaviors?
• How do these benefits reduce risk factors for your microenterprise?
Reflection & ThinkingOn your Reflection and Thinking Journal pageswrite about the following:• What do the words Ethical Behaviors mean to me?• Key words or phrases for the phrase Ethical
Behaviors that are important to me?• How I would know my behavior was unethical and
what I would do about it?• What Ethical Behaviors do I want to build and how
do I think they will help reduce business risk factors?