Ethical Principles
Treating everyone fairly and without bias.
What is Impartiality or Equality, meaning treating all people the same and not showing favoritism?
You find a wallet in the office
What is demonstrating Personal Responsibility by giving it back or turning it in to HR or Security?
A company’s duty beyond making money.
What is Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), meaning helping the community and doing good things for society?
What car and car brand was involved with an ethical scandal in the 70's?
What is Ford Pinto.
Spending 30 minutes checking personal social media during a workday.
What is minor misuse of company resources or company property?
Acting honestly and telling the truth
What is Veracity or Integrity, meaning being honest and not lying?
A coworker asks you to cover while they skip work
What is refusing based on the ethical principle of Veracity, as saying yes is dishonest or contributes to Collusion?
Reducing carbon emissions.
What is focusing on Sustainability or taking steps to protect the environment?
What finance company created fake bank accounts and card under clients' names and information?
What is Wells Fargo
Using company email for personal messages.
What is violating the company's Acceptable Use Policy (AUP) for corporate assets, which outlines rules for using work email?
Keeping sensitive information private.
What is Confidentiality (or Non-Disclosure), meaning not sharing private info with others?
You overhear confidential client info.
What is adhering to the principle of Confidentiality and keeping the information to yourself?
Fair wages and safe conditions
What is ensuring compliance with Labor Laws and Occupational Safety and Health standards, which means treating workers fairly and keeping them safe?
What was the nickname of CEO of GE from 1981-2001?
What is Neutron Jack (Jack Welch)
Posting about work on social media
What is breaching the company's Social Media Policy by sharing private or sensitive info online?
Doing the right thing even when no one is watching.
What is Accountability or Personal Integrity, meaning making good choices even if no one will know?
Your boss pressures you to falsify a report.
What is refusing and reporting the issue through the company’s formal Ethical Misconduct Reporting Policy?
Transparency in financial reporting
What is adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) or Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) compliance, meaning being honest about money and finances?
What was the name of the UBER CEO that got fired in 2017?
What is Travis Kalanick
Dating a coworker in your department
What is a situation that risks Favoritism and requires disclosure to HR, to avoid situations that could cause drama or unfairness at work?
Balancing personal interests with company goals
What is avoiding a Conflict of Interest (or upholding Fiduciary Duty), meaning not letting your own interests get in the way of what’s best for the group or company?
You discover illegal waste dumping
What is Whistleblowing, meaning reporting the violation to the right people or authorities?
Giving back to the community
What is engaging in Corporate Philanthropy or formal Community Outreach Programs, such as donating money or volunteering to help others?
What car company cheated diesel emissions with installed software? What year?
Volkswagen, 2015
Working remotely from another country without approval
What is violating the Remote Work Policy and creating Regulatory Compliance Risks, which means following company rules about where you can work?