Question

Peter is the owner of a fast-food franchise. When his payroll accountant quit, he hired his wife, Karen, to take over the payroll responsibilities. Peter prefers to review the payroll records prior to disbursement and often asks Karen to add or subtract amount from employee pay. Which ethical principle most closely describes Peter and Karen's unethical actions?
A) Responsibilities.
B) Integrity.
C) Public Interest.
D) Objectivity and Independence.

Answer 1

Answer:

Integrity

Explanation:

Unethical behaviour is defined as actions that individuals perform that are outside of morally right expectations in an environment or a business.

Some unethical behaviour in the workplace include: lying to colleagues, theft, misusing work time, and abusive behaviour.

In the given scenario Peter prefers to review the payroll records prior to disbursement and often asks Karen to add or subtract amount from employee pay.

Reducing an employee's pay without having a good reason or informing the employee is an integrity issue.

Their actions show that they are dishonest and they do not have strong moral principle. So they pilfer employee money