Ethically dubious employee conduct - Discussion questions

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[...] For example, when using the company car to visit a customer and then go shopping. This detour is done with the car of the company but remains acceptable. Rather, it is the reasons that drive the employee to use the company car that may be suitable for a morally acceptable practice or not It was company business trip: staying in the most expensive hotel Taking taxis When You Could Walk, including wine have food on your expense tab, Taking your spouse along at company expense This sentence is sexist and considers that the man works and not the woman. [...]

[...] Employees must respect the law but also rules of living together. This more is driven by these rules of living together. I would not say that the person is a prig but simply that I would find it respectful. It is honourable and admirable, see an example. She should engage an open conversation about the consequences of such an act without going further. It's not up to Brenda to make the law within the company. [...]

[...] It is true that, from a purely deontological point of view: some arguments do not seem absolutely permissible in business. However, from an ethical point of view: it can be acceptable . It is not because it is not allowed that it should not be done: there is flexibility to adopt. First, understand the business. Indeed, it cannot put in place coercive measures without affecting the well-being of its employees. Therefore, it seems that it is not necessary for the company to put in place measures that would impact its productivity. [...]

[...] Generally, this is a morally unacceptable practice. However, if the reasons for needing personal time are legitimate; it becomes morally acceptable Taking the afternoon off when you're supposedly on business outside the office This practice is considered acceptable. Indeed, the fact of moving includes an effort for the employees. From then it is normal that schedules are flexible Directing company business to vendors who are friends or relatives Even though the salespeople are very competent, this practice is not morally acceptable. [...]

[...] Ethically dubious employee conduct 1. Taking office supplies home for your personal use It depends. From a pure deontological point of view: it is obvious that it is not acceptable to use the property of the company for personal ends. However, when these goods are used in a measured way: it is morally accepted to make use of them. For example, using a piece of paper to write something personal or taking a pen from the company is not considered unacceptable but normal. [...]