Common Practices in

Business Organizations
Lesson Objectives:

1. Give examples of corporate codes of ethics in

some Philippines firms;
2. Give examples of employees’ good ethics in the
workplace?
3. Give examples of employees’ POOR ethics in
the workplace?
4. Understand the Rationalization by the
Wrongdoer
Codes of Ethics

It is a set of generally and morally

accepted practices that is within the
bounce of our Philippine Laws and the
Laws of God; and

It is a list of “DO’s” and “DON’Ts” needed

to put discipline in the organization with
the prime purpose of preserving and
sustaining TRUST;
Simple Code of Ethics For BODs:

1. Never be late in attending BOD meetings; and

likewise, Directors are not allowed to go home
without completing the meeting.
2. Drinking is not allowed during BOD meetings.
3. BODs under the influence of liquor are not
allowed to attend meetings.
4. No smoking during BOD meetings.
Simple Code of Ethics For BODs:

5. BODs are not allowed to receive gifts from

members in exchange of a favor.
6. Dress properly during BOD meeting and other
occasion requiring the BODs presence.
7. Never sleep during BOD meetings.
8. Take a leave of absence if you are delinquent
and or violated regulations.
Simple Code of Ethics For BODs:

9. Refrain from gambling, drinking and committing

other vices as it may reflect to the status of the
organization
10.Never engage in the same business.
11.Observe the confidentiality agreement
What are some examples of
good ethics in the
workplace?

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 Good Workplace Ethics
1. STAYING PRODUCTIVE –
(Always strive for excellence)

• Excellence is the first rule to achieving greatness

in whatever endeavor you undertake this is the
quality that makes you and your work stand-out.

• Excellence is a quality of service which is unusually

good and so surpasses ordinary standards.
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1. STAYING PRODUCTIVE

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2. BE ACCOUNTABLE FOR YOUR ACTIONS

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3. TAKE INITIATIVE

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4. We must be honest in our
professional dealings
• the absence of lying,
cheating, theft, etc.
• being trustworthy,
loyal, fair, and sincere.

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5. We must treat colleagues
with respect.
Respect is built over time
and can be lost with
one stupid or inconsiderate
action.

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6. Know your distractions, and minimize
them when working.
Everyone has certain things
that can distract them from
work: social media, chatting
or texting friends, playing
games, watching television,
etc.
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7. Be self-motivated
A person with a strong
work ethic is self-
motivated, requires little
supervision, and wants
to continue learning and
improving.
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8. Teamwork Teamwork for better result..

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9. APPEARANCE
• Good grooming
• Good hygiene
• Dress to Impress
• Follow dress code for
the company/business
you work for.

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10. ATTITUDE

• Proactive
• Optimistic
• Lead
Creativity

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11. BE PUNCTUAL
Common excuse:

“Better late than never”

But

“NEVER LATE IS
BETTER”
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12. SET AS AN EXAMPLE
In the work place the senior
management have a responsibility to set
an example that reflect the
company expectations.

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What are some examples of
poor ethics in the
workplace?

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 POOR Workplace Ethics
1. Gossiping

Gossip is idle talk or rumor,

especially about the
personal or private affairs of
others; the act of is also
known as dishing or tattling.

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 POOR Workplace Ethics
2. Stealing 6. Bribes
3. Poor customer 7. Ignoring
services procedures and
4. Blackmailing policies
5. Lying
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 POOR Workplace Ethics
8. Abusing confidentiality agreements
9. Forgery
10. Lack of communication (improper channeling)
11. Being unpunctual; poor attendance
12. Using company’s property for personal use
13. Buck-passing or passing the buck

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14. CONFLICT OF INTEREST
• Outside employment
• Employees related by Consanguinity and/or
Affinity (e.g. no two related employees shall be
assigned to the same unit; a husband and wife will not
be allowed to work in the same unit)
• Gift (as a rule, no employee shall ask any gift from a
client).
15. HARASSMENT OF CO-WORKERS

SPECIAL PROVISIONS
• Sexual Harassment – the company
takes full cognizance and gives full force
and effect to the provisions of R.A. No.
7877 (Anti-Harassment Act of 1995)
Simple Code of Business Ethics

1. Sacredness of means and ends

2. Non-cooperation in evil
3. No jealousy
4. Equivalent Price
5. Not to do evil act
6. Rational thinking before doing
7. Human dignity
Rationalization
by the
Wrongdoer

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Attempt by wrongdoer to justifying why they
acted a certain way:
• Everybody does it
• It’s not part of my job description
• Nobody is going to notice
• I don’t get paid enough
• Unrealistic expectations of what the job
entails
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“ A mistake is only a mistake if
you don’t learn from it.”

THE END