1. Inappropriate Work Behavior CTE 1-Career and Technology Exploration

2. What is inappropriate work behavior? • Any behavior that is not considered correct or proper for the work environment • It’s when you are doing things you aren’t supposed to be doing 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

3. What are some examples of inappropriate work behavior? • Sexual Harassment • Unethical use of information • Nepotism • Inappropriate use of technology, Internet, and email • Inappropriate conduct • Discrimination • Poor Employability 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

4. Sexual Harassment • Unwanted sexual advances or remarks • Examples: • Making comments about someone’s body • Telling sexual jokes • Requiring sexual behavior to get a promotion 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

5. Unethical use of information • Using work information for reasons that are not work related • Examples: • Using company information for your own benefit • Sharing company information with people who do not work for the company 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

6. Nepotism • Showing favoritism to relatives or close friends • Examples: • Hiring a family member even though he is not qualified • Giving your relative a promotion instead of someone that is more qualified 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

7. Inappropriate use of technology, Internet, and email • Using technology at work for reasons that are not work related • Examples: • Playing games • Online shopping • Pornography • Gambling • Personal email 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

8. Inappropriate conduct • Personal behavior that is not proper for work • Examples: • Breaking the rules at work • Taking items from work for personal use • Coming to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

9. Discrimination • Unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice • Examples: • Age discrimination • Racial discrimination • Gender discrimination • Discrimination based on a person’s appearance 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

10. Poor Employability • Not having the skills needed to get a job, keep a job, or do well at a job • Examples: • Lack of education or training • Lying about your skills on job applications 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

11. Behavior has Consequences • A consequence is the result or outcome of a certain behavior. • It is what happens after you do something. • Consequences can be positive or negative • Example: A positive consequence of studying for a test is getting a good grade. • Example: A negative consequence of fighting at school is getting suspended. 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

12. Consequences of Inappropriate Work Behavior • The consequences for inappropriate work behavior are negative. • There are usually consequences for different people involved: • The guilty employee • The victim • The business 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

13. Possible Consequences of Sexual Harassment • Consequences to guilty employee: • Denial of a promotion (higher position) • Demotion (lower position) • Negative evaluations • Termination or forced resignation • Consequences to business: • Reduced productivity • Decreased employee morale • High absenteeism if employees fear harassment • Loss of valuable staff if harassed employees resign • Poor company image 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

14. Possible Consequences of Discrimination • Consequences to victim: • Lowered self-esteem • Loss of job opportunities or promotions • Differences in pay • Consequences to business: • Law suits and legal fees • Negative reputation • Decreased employee morale • Employee absenteeism 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors

15. Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Use of Internet and Email • Consequences to guilty employee: • Verbal or written reprimand • Loss of computer privileges • Termination from job • Consequences to business: • Reduced employee productivity • Increased costs • Need to train new employees 8.0 Analyze & Develop Legal and Ethical Behaviors