B A 300 Chapter 5: CH 5
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Most believe law-abiding behavior is also ethical behaviors. However many standards of conduct are not in the law. Today"s society- fewer employees are under direct supervision. Organizations rely on employees to alert about problems or misconduct. Sometimes can be reluctant to do so. Employees think that they are punished rather than rewarded for doing what they think is right. Leaders make ethical concerns a formal and expected part of decision making. Can be reinforced by regularly addressing ethical concerns in meetings. Decision making processes can contribute to unethical behavior by relying exclusively on quantitative analysis and focusing only on financial outcomes. Increasing attention to formal ethics management due to media attention to scandals. U. s sentencing guidelines- influenced corporate ethics programs in early 90s. In response to criticism of judicial discretion in sentencing and perceived disparities between sentences for white collar and other crimes. Increasing fines for both individuals and organizations convicted of felony crimes.
