How Good Employees Rationalize Bad Decisions

Training overview

She explores the psychological mechanisms that lead individuals to justify unethical actions, even when they consider themselves to be honest and well-intentioned. Employees who might never consider committing fraud in their personal lives often rationalize dishonest behavior in the workplace by convincing themselves that their actions are harmless or even justified. This includes justifications such as “everyone else is doing it,” “the company can afford it,” or “I deserve this for my hard work.” 

Kelly delves into the reasons why seemingly good employees may succumb to ethical lapses, explaining how cognitive biases and workplace pressures can distort their sense of right and wrong.