Don't Take the Shortcut! Making Ethical Choices at Work

Help Students Navigate Ethical Dilemmas in Their First Job!

New Job, New Challenges! Imagine your first summer job at a coffee shop. A coworker suggests a shortcut to keep customers happy, but it involves a bit of deception. This engaging worksheet equips students with the critical thinking skills to make ethical decisions and prioritize honesty in the workplace.

Key Learning Objectives:

• Understand the importance of ethical conduct in professional settings.
• Analyze the potential consequences of dishonesty on customer trust and reputation.
• Develop strategies for upholding integrity and reporting unethical behavior.

Common Core State Standards Alignment:

• RL.9-10.2: Informational Text: Determine central ideas or themes of a text and analyze their development.
• W.9-10.1: Write Arguments: Write arguments to support claims in an analysis of substantive topics or texts, using valid reasoning and relevant evidence.
• D.9-10.8: Evaluate Credibility of Sources: Distinguish claims from facts.

Bonus Activity: Research different companies' ethical codes. How do these codes guide employee behavior in challenging situations?

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