Question

Out of the following management activities __________ can help to reduce unethical behaviour in business?

• A. Establish clear policies on unethical behaviour
• B. Limit opportunities for unethical behaviour
• C. Punish unethical for unethical behaviour
• D. All of the above

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Unethical behavior in the workplace can lead to an unhealthy environment, often filled with mistrust and spite. To prevent unethical behavior, managers and employees alike should follow these suggestions.

1. Make sure all employees and managers review company policies regarding a hostile workplace and retaliation. These policies should be shared and discussed freely.
2. Hold managers to the same standards as employees. Evaluate managers on ethical leadership practices in addition to evaluating each employee’s ethical conduct.
3. Discuss ethical issues and behaviors with employees during regular and one-on-one meetings.
4. Model ethical behavior and integrity by incorporating company values in all business communications.
5. Provide ethical behavior professional development opportunities and implement best practices