TrainingBriefs® Ethical Dilemma: Careful What You Say

When someone at work asks you to deceive others by lying or breaking promises, they’re asking you to compromise your integrity, your reputation, your job, and at times, even the company’s reputation and quite possibly the safety of others.

What would you do if you were the worker being told by your manager to mislead the inspectors? First, gather your thoughts about the situation and think about why you’ve been asked to lie. Take a moment to review the facts.