Workplace Surveillance - Making You More Ethical or Scared?

The video explores the role of ethics and surveillance in the workplace, questioning whether increased monitoring leads to more ethical behavior or simply fear of being caught. It discusses motivations for ethical actions, the difference between compliance and moral character, and the challenges posed by workplace surveillance. The importance of perception, accountability, and internal ethics is highlighted, concluding that workplace monitoring is a tool for accountability in modern life.

What challenges do employees face in maintaining ethical standards under surveillance?

How can employees ensure their actions are perceived positively in a monitored environment?

Reflect on the statement: 'Ethics is now not only a matter of conscience but also a matter of record.' What does this mean for employees?