Areas of unethical behavior are: authority and power, handling information, influencing the behavior of others, and setting goals.
Unethical management behavior occurs when managers personally violate accepted principles of right and wrong. The authority and power inherent in some management positions can tempt managers to engage in unethical practices. Since managers often control company resources, there is a risk that some managers will cross over the line from legitimate use of company resources to personal use of those resources. For example, some managers have used corporate funds to pay for extravagant parties, lavish home decorating, jewelry, or expensive pieces of art.