Question

Which, out of the following management activities, can help to reduce unethical behavior in business?

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

Answer 1

Answer: (D)

All of the above

Unethical behaviors can plague a workplace, whether an executive steals money from the company or an associate falsifies documents. Unethical behaviors can damage a company's credibility, causing the business to lose customers and ultimately shut down.

A written code of conduct provides employees and managers with an overview of the type of conduct and behaviors the company expects. It outlines what behaviors are unacceptable and what measures are taken if an employee violates the code of conduct.

Business owners must hold their employees accountable when they act unethically. Start by informing new employees of the rules during their orientation sessions. Make sure all new workers know the consequences of policy violations. If an employee acts unethically, refer to the code of conduct and take the necessary measures to warn or terminate.

Employees look up to business owners and managers for direction on how they should conduct themselves. As a business owner, make ethics-based decisions and monitor the individuals you put into leadership roles at your company for the same values.