Multiple choice

You catch your colleague using office resources for personal purposes. The magnitude of his misdemeanour is rather limited to printing of personal documents or using official phone for personal purposes. So far, either no one else in the office has noticed him or have chosen to turn a blind eye.

What would be an ethical decision on your part under these circumstances?

  1. Report the matter to the concerned authorities anonymously.

  2. Ignore it as no else seems affected or bothered.

  3. Confront your colleague and threaten to report him unless he mends his ways.

  4. Speak to your colleague and ask him to desist from such activities with a clear warning.

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
D Correct answer
Explanation

Direct communication is the most professional and ethical first step. It allows the colleague to correct their behavior without immediate escalation, which is appropriate for minor infractions.

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