Which of the following actions by a manager emphasizes to employees that ethical behavior is a priority?

Question

a. The manager confronts an employee about writing personal emails on company time.
b. The manager observes an employee intentionally misleading a customer, but chooses to let it go this time.
c. The manager ignores an employee's use of an illegal drug because it occurred outside the office building.
d. The manager allows some defective products to go out to customers because customers will not notice the defects.

Answer 1

The action by a manager that emphasizes to employees that ethical behavior is a priority is:

a. The manager confronts an employee about writing personal emails on company time.

This action demonstrates that the manager is actively addressing behavior that could be seen as a misuse of company time and resources, which highlights the importance of maintaining ethical standards in the workplace. The other options involve overlooking unethical behavior, which undermines the message that ethical conduct is a priority.