Conversation 2: Promoting Ethical Conduct
Your team has been working very hard to put together a presentation that will be shared with your company’s senior management. You and one of your coworkers will be delivering the presentation on behalf of the team. The coworker suggests an idea that could get you even more credit and recognition for your work on the project—but it would come at another teammate’s expense. How will you respond to the suggestion? Meet the AI Characters Who Will Be Your Coworker*:
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- Louis is eager to get more recognition at work. He’s quick to rationalize unethical behavior, but he appreciates and respects differing points of view.
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- Aida is constantly looking to get ahead in her career, even if it means resorting to unethical tactics. She’s not as open to opposing viewpoints, especially when it comes to work-related matters.
- Maya is very competitive and is willing to engage in unethical behavior if it will get her ahead at work. But she will listen to other perspectives.
- Acting ethically and doing the right thing
- Politely refusing to engage in unethical behavior
- Referring to values and doing what’s right
- Being empathetic and respectful