- Chapter 1 Assignment Saved Help Save & Exit 3. What Can I Do About Unethical Behavior? What Can I Do About Unethical Behavior? Most of us are likely to witness, if we haven't already, questionable and/or blatantly unethical conduct at work. While it is common for us to ignore ethical incidents that we witness and to rationalize our lack of corrective action, we must remember that ignoring ethical issues at work can have far-reaching consequences. This activity is important because as an employee or a manager , you will undoubtedly face sucht issues and will need to confront them using one or more of the six methods discussed in Chapter 1 The goal of this exercise is for you to demonstrate your ability to apply the different methods of confronting ethical issues at work, Read the following scenario. Then, click and drag each method for confronting ethical issues at work to the example that best describes it. You and Alonzo are loan assistants at a local bank and you both report directly to Christine, the bank's toon manager. You are a new employee, having only worked at the bank for a few months. Earlier today you witnessed a conversation between Christine and Alonzo that made you uncomfortable. In this conversation, Christine informed Alonzo that she would be out of the office all afternoon and that a loan form requiring her immediate signature would be arriving while she was out. She asked Alonzo to sign her name to this form and assured him that it was no big deal" to bend the bank's policy that loan assistants are not allowed to sign for their loan managers, because she as the supervisor was giving him permission to ignore the policy. EXAMPLE Screen Shot Screen Shot Sci 2021-03...7.33 AM 2021-06..6.24 PM 2021 2.536 214 15 ... ter 1 Assignment Saved You research similar incidents and then present data to Christine to help her to see how this action could potentially have financial and legal impacts on Christine, her subordinates, and the bank Recognize that it's business and treat it that way. Use your lack of seniority or status as an asset. You talk with Alonzo about the company's policy and remind him that although you understand the immediato pressure he feels to comply with Christine's requests, you think he should also consider the long-term ramifications such as the loss of his job or the bank's reputation. Accept that confronting ethical concerns is part of your job. You ask Alonzo to consider whether he would still be comfortable breaking company policy by signing Christine's name if he knew that his actions were going to be publicized on the local news. Suggest solutions - not just complaints. You recommend to Christine that, instead of asking subordinates to sign her name in her absence, she might consider asking the bank owners to consider a formal policy exception that legally allows loan assistants to sign for loan managers in select circumstances it proper procedures are followed. Challenge the rationale. You remind yourself that, although you were not the one asked to provide the signature, it is still your responsibility to take action against potentially unethical behaviors in your workplace. Consider and explain long-term consequences You casually mention to Christine that you overheard her conversation with Alonzo and that, because you are a fairly new employee, you are confused about the bank's policy that prohibits loan assistants from signing for their loan managers and are concerned that her request could cause problems for all of you