Ethical Business Practices for the employee ๏ You question an employer’s request ๏ Whistleblowing.
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Ethical Business Practices
for the employee
๏You question an employer’s request ๏Whistleblowing
Business Ethics AllianceBusiness Ethics Alliance
Creighton UniversityOmaha Chamber of Commerce
Better Business Bureau
of Omaha
Beverly Kracher, Ph.D.Daugherty Chair and Professor
Executive Director and PresidentBusiness Ethics Alliance
Creighton University
Purpose“Building an ethical climate throughout our
business community by emphasizing”*
IntegrityInclusivity
CollegialityPracticalityCommunity
*Brochure
"What I've Learned About Ethical Leadership "
By: Phil WayneProperty Management & Forensic Expert Witness
All rights reserved: © 2012
Disclaimer: The following is for your entertainment only and is not intended to state the position of the BEA or its presenter. Seek professional advise before implementation.
Ethics = Morals
Often thought as just the providence of religious dialogue
In business, often treated as an extra curricular activity. “A nice wall plaque" in preference to Financial gain, or Fear
For the individual – “whatever”!
There Are Tremendous Forces At Play to
Conform - to do as your told
& (but, they said)
It’s OK!
TV - Breaking Bad
Movies - Batman
Politics - Politicians
Marriages -
Bosses - Supervisors
Look at Today’s Influencers
Being Ethical is a Doing Activity
Character is what guides us
Action is a primary communication tool
Words convey intent
All conducted in an atmosphere of openness of
Fairness with leadership
BUT..............
You can only be successful in a company/corporate culture that is
open to ethical dialogue and practices
What to do if you’re in such a culture
What to do if you are not..............
First........
Determine how you will react
“Know thy self”
Make sure of your motivation
Being lead by pride, revenge or your duty to your organization, society, and to yourself - exposure
Then, Second: Determine Possible Responses
Ethical Dissent vs. Whistleblowing
Within the company, or
Going public
Ethical Dissent - Level 1
PTPersonInformal Dissent - first level:”
First person:
“I’m uncomfortable with doing that”
“I’ll need an authorization memo”
“I’ll get back to you”
Of another:
I see a possible loophole.........
Ethical Dissent - Level 2
Review your employer’s ethical standing
See, How To Review Your Potential Employer on Ethics, Refer to enclosed Checklist
Going Public – WhistleblowerPTPublic
Make sure of your motivation
Count for the cost
Collect necessary materials/evidence
Choose right avenue of disclosure
Conducted in the right spirit
Does it work?
27% of Dissenters
44% of Whistleblowers
Said it did**J. Rothschild and T.D. Miethe, "Whistle-Blower Disclosures and
Management Retaliation: The Battle to Control Information,"
My Whistleblowing Story
Now Go Do Ethical Stuff
Thanks for listening, Phil
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