Organizational Relationships
A businessperson may be tempted to place his or her personal welfare above the welfare of others or the welfare of the organization. Relationships with customers and co-workers often create ethical problems. Unethical behavior in these areas includes taking credit for others’ ideas or work, not meeting one’s commitments in a mutual agreement, and pressuring others to behave unethically.
Conflict of Interest
Conflict of interest results when a businessperson takes advantage of a situation for his or her own personal interest rather than for the employer’s interest. Such conflict may occur when payments and gifts make their way into business deals. A wise rule to remember is that anything given to a person that might unfairly influence that person’s business decision is a bribe, and all bribes are unethical.