Welcome to the “Ethics Overview” video lesson meant to provide a foundational understanding of what ethical principles are and how ethics manifest in the workplace. Ethics apply to individuals, groups, corporations, and even whole communities. Ethics shape how you act and what society perceives is right, just, and responsible. Because of this, ethics are vitally important to consider and understand as you navigate the workplace. In this lesson, you’ll learn about examples of unethical workplace behavior and ethical dilemmas. Plus, you’ll learn how to respond in an unethical situation and what questions you should ask yourself when you’re unsure about what to do. Ultimately, every single employee at an organization is responsible for maintaining an ethical workplace. After completing this lesson, you’ll be better able to do just that.
