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Course ID: GE
Gossip: Is it Ethical?
It is not possible to eliminate gossip in the workplace because it is a social and human behavior. This workshop defines gossip, differentiates between “good” gossip and “bad gossip”, emphasizes the power and impact of our words and explores the many causes of gossip. It also offers suggestions to disengage from bad gossip as well as how targets of gossip can respond in intentional and appropriate ways.
Learning Objectives
- To provide overview of ethical principles related to gossip in the workplace.
- To emphasize the impact and power of words.
- To identify causes of gossip and provide insights into minimizing hurtful gossip.
- To offer suggestions for disengaging from “bad” gossip.
- To provide targets of gossip choices in how to respond to bad gossip.
- To have participants feel that their time was well spent
Major Topics
- Ethical values and principles.
- Good gossip vs. Bad Gossip.
- The power of words.
- Causes of Gossip.
- Disengaging from Gossip.
- Responding to Gossip.
Advanced Preparations
None.
Who Should Attend
CPAs, finance professionals, administrative staff
Fields of Study
Behavioral EthicsPrerequisites
None.