Unethical behavior in the workplace can include everything from Gerrymandering to the misuse of company time. Employees may be punished for unethical behavior, or they may be awarded compensation for it. In addition to being a serious issue, the consequences of unethical behavior can be devastating for businesses.
Unlawful conduct
Unlawful conduct is a broad term that includes a variety of activities. Some examples of unlawful behavior include stealing from the company, using university resources or facilities improperly, and engaging in shady sales practices.
The most common type of misconduct involves misusing company time. This may mean taking time off work, covering for other employees, or modifying attendance logs.
More serious misconduct, such as theft, can result in a disciplinary action. An employee who takes confidential documents home or tucks them away in a safety deposit box may be disciplined or even fired.
On the other hand, the most laudable of behaviors is a deliberate act that will enhance the overall functioning of a business. A business might have a code of conduct or other written guidelines that detail expected behavior.
Gerrymandering
Gerrymandering is a process of political redrawing. It is the use of maps by politicians to create competitive districts. However, it can also be used to disadvantage minority groups and help incumbents as a whole. Regardless, the practice is not good for our democracy.
The practice of gerrymandering has been around since at least the 18th century. During the early nineteenth century, the United States' framers of the Fourteenth Amendment did not intend to address the issue of gerrymandering. They saw it as an unethical and ineffective way of apportioning seats in the House of Representatives.
Partisan gerrymandering is the drawing of distorted legislative districts by legislators for the benefit of a specific political party. This partisan gerrymander can reduce voters' ballot choices, and usually leads to benefits for that political party.
Misusing company time
While there are several different methods of time theft, the most common is the cell phone. This can be a colossal waste of time, especially when you consider that cell phones are supposed to be used for business purposes only. There are ways to prevent this form of theft in the first place. The first step is to create a comprehensive company policy that all employees must adhere to. These guidelines should be written down on paper for all to read, and sent out via email and mobile app. Some companies will even go as far as to put a sign in a high traffic area reminding employees of their rules and regulations.
It is also a good idea to make sure that all employees have a copy of the same company handbook. A good rule of thumb is to require that every employee signs a document that states they have read and understand the company's handbook.
Abusive leaders
Abusive leaders' unethical behavior may lead to a wide range of negative consequences. They may negatively affect the performance of employees, and they may even deplete employees' resources. Organizations need to take steps to ensure that leaders are ethical and tolerant. Identifying these behaviors may also lead to more specific organizational policies.
Several studies have been conducted to investigate abusive leader behaviors. These studies have looked at both high-intensity and low-intensity behaviors. However, the focus on low-intensity behaviors has been less focused than on high-intensity ones.
The purpose of this study was to explore the relationship between abusive leadership and four forms of harmful behaviors. In particular, it investigated the effects of a leader's abuse on the level of satisfaction with the leader, the level of engagement, the level of deviance, and the level of stress-related absenteeism. It was designed in accordance with the Declaration of Helsinki.
Compensation incentives for unethical behavior
The use of incentives in the workplace can have an impact on employee behavior. These incentives can encourage or discourage unethical behaviors. For example, large pay differentials and performance goals are commonly used to incentivize employees.
Research shows that these incentives have negative unintended consequences. This can lead to a loss of self-control, risk taking, and dishonesty.
Incentives can also have a positive impact on behavior, and they can improve employees' perceptions of fairness. However, implementing these programs is not an easy task. It requires careful attention to complex interactions.
One way to make the most of incentives is to avoid using them in places where there is a risk of misconduct. For instance, incentives tied to sales targets may be used to encourage aggressive sales tactics. They can also induce excessive performance pressure and drive unethical behavior.
