1. ““EthicalEthical InternetInternet BehaviorBehavior inin
thethe Workplace”Workplace”
Cierra Smith
Tarnisha Turner
December 15, 2008
Ms.Moore

2. Objective
• The objective of this
PowerPoint is to explain the
do’s and don’ts of ethical
behavior on the internet.

3. Do’s #1
• When in the
workplace try to
stay away from
flirting and
unfriendly
gestures.
• This is unethical
because it can lead
you into trouble of
getting caught and
possibly losing
your job.

4. DON’T’S #1
Never use racial
slurs in the
workplace.
This is unethical
because people
shouldn’t be judged
on the color of
their skin but by
what they offer.

5. DO’S #2
• At a workplace
make sure that
your computer
station is clean.
• This is ethical
because this can
prevent clutter and
disorderliness
around your
computer area.

6. DON’T’S #2
• When your company
has the AUP policy
(which restrict the
ways in which the
network or site can be
used) you should not
be on illegal sites
buying products or
downloading them at
the workplace.
• This is unethical
because your not
supposed to be on any
sites that don’t have
anything to do with
what your there for

7. DO’S #3
• Make sure that you
don’t engage in gossip
and avoid talking about
other people.
• This is ethical because
you shouldn't be
focused on the gossip
or what’s new about
everyone you should be
there on a professional
level.

8. DON’T’S #3
• Don’t use profane
language when
expressing
yourself.
• This is unethical
because, when you
use profanity it
makes you look
unprofessional and
unintelligent.

9. DO’S #4
• Come to work everyday
on time and dressed
appropriately for the
occasion.
• This is ethical because
when you come to
work dressed for the
occasion you can get
the job done better and
in good time.

10. DON’TS #4
• Never steal other
people’s work and
claim it as yours.
• This is unethical
because, stealing
can lead to
altercations and
altercations can
lead to somebody
can get dismissed.

11. DO’S #5
• Always turn your
cell phone’s off to
avoid from it going
off in the job area.
• This is ethical
because, you
should considered
your audience and
environment and
turn off your phone
or PDA.

12. DON’TS #5
• You should not
snoop around in
other people’s
space when in
the workplace
area.

13. Summary
• You should always practice good ethical
behavior in the workplace because,
honesty and respect will get you farther in
life than dishonesty and disrespect.
Throughout life you will find that taking
responsibility and being trustworthy are
good qualities to have, even if you have not
obtained these qualities in life practicing
will give you a better chance at receiving
them. No matter how far in life you want to
get having unethical values will not take
you far.

14. References
• The ten commandments for computer ethics.
Retrieved December 15, 2008 from Computer Ethics
institute. Web site:
http://www.tekmom.com/tencommand/index.htm
• Importance of ethical behavior in the
workplace. Retrieved December 15, 2008
from Ethics office at Texas Instruments
Corporation. Web Site:
http://www.onlineethics.org/CMS/workplace/
workcases/ti-ethics/ethics_workplace.aspx