inappropriate work behavior cte 1-career and technology exploration
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Inappropriate Work Behavior
CTE 1-Career and Technology Exploration
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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
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What are some examples of inappropriate work behavior?
Sexual HarassmentUnethical use of informationNepotismInappropriate use of technology,
Internet, and emailInappropriate conductDiscriminationPoor Employability
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Sexual Harassment
Unwanted sexual advances or remarksExamples:
Making comments about someone’s bodyTelling sexual jokesRequiring sexual behavior to get a
promotion
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Unethical use of information
Using work information for reasons that are not work related
Examples:Using company information for your own
benefitSharing company information with people
who do not work for the company
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Nepotism
Showing favoritism to relatives or close friends
Examples:Hiring a family member even though he is
not qualifiedGiving your relative a promotion instead of
someone that is more qualified
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Inappropriate use of technology, Internet, and email
Using technology at work for reasons that are not work related
Examples:Playing gamesOnline shoppingPornographyGamblingPersonal email
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Inappropriate conduct
Personal behavior that is not proper for work
Examples:Breaking the rules at workTaking items from work for personal useComing to work under the influence of
alcohol or drugs
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Discrimination
Unfair treatment of a person or group based on prejudice
Examples:Age discriminationRacial discriminationGender discriminationDiscrimination based on a person’s
appearance
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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 trainingLying about your skills on job applications
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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 negativeExample: A positive consequence of
studying for a test is getting a good grade.Example: A negative consequence of
fighting at school is getting suspended.
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Consequences of Inappropriate Work Behavior
The consequences for inappropriate work behavior are negative.
There are usually consequences for different people involved:The guilty employeeThe victimThe business
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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
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Possible Consequences of Discrimination
Consequences to victim:Lowered self-esteemLoss of job opportunities or promotionsDifferences in pay
Consequences to business:Law suits and legal feesNegative reputationDecreased employee moraleEmployee absenteeism
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Possible Consequences of Inappropriate Use of Internet and Email
Consequences to guilty employee:Verbal or written reprimandLoss of computer privilegesTermination from job
Consequences to business:Reduced employee productivity Increased costsNeed to train new employees