Jenae works at a small costume shop in New York City. She likes her job, but she has a long commute and consistently comes in late or leaves early to avoid traffic. Jenae is also attending night school and regularly uses her time at work to complete school assignments rather than tidying the inventory when business is slow. While these may seem like minor offenses, what unethical behavior is Jenae guilty of?

Question

(1 point)
Responses

shrinkage

shrinkage

time theft

time theft

abusive behavior

abusive behavior

harassment

Answer 1

The unethical behavior that Jenae is guilty of is time theft. She consistently comes in late, leaves early, and uses her time at work to complete school assignments instead of performing her job duties.