Ethical Business Practices for the employee ๏ You question an employer’s request ๏ Whistleblowing.

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