3.      Employee discussion groups on ethical issues – Human Resources or Personnel Department organizes informal employee discussions on topics of relevance and concern to management. In these informal settings, employees learn how to address ethical issues in accordance with the company’s Code of Conduct. Morale issues and other matters are aired in these informal settings.  

4.      Personnel services – Employee education and training on topics such as ethical concerns related to health, environment, or corporate philanthropy decisions) and employee counseling  

In the United States, businesses are often judged by their socially responsible behaviors. Most people agree that these include the following specific elements: equal employment opportunity for all citizens regardless of their race, religion or sex; respect for employees’ diversity, safety, and health in the workplace; and assurance and full disclosure on the quality of products and services. If any one of these elements is ignored or abused, a business is likely to be subjected to a penalty and sometimes, legal action. 

When an employee discovers unethical, immoral or illegal actions at work, the employee makes a decision about what to do with this information. Whistleblowingis the term used to define an employee’s decision to disclose this information to an authority figure (boss, media or government official). 

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