Have you ever taken credit for something someone else did at work? For example, your boss stops by your office to tell you that your work on the marketing report was excellent, and he is rewarding you with a promotion. The problem is that most of the report was based on the hard work of your co-worker. Should you tell your boss that the co-worker really deserves the promotion? What makes you confess to your boss?
Usually, the answer is your business ethics. Business ethics refers to the moral principles or values that generally govern the conduct of an individual or group. In this lesson, you will learn about the different factors that affect ethical behavior in the workplace. Ethical behavior is acting in ways that are consistent with how the business world views moral principles and values. Business ethics determine employees' everyday conduct. Let's take a look at some of the factors that affect your ethical behavior in the workplace. How would you answer when faced with an ethical dilemma?