I came across a cartoon of a businessman on the phone, sitting in an office completely filled with money. He says, “Get back to me as soon as possible.. I’m sitting on a pile of money.” It made me think about what we’re learning in the chapter about ethics in organizations. The cartoon really shows how some companies focus so much on making money that they forget about doing the right thing. The chapter mentioned Chevron as an example, where the company made billions but also caused serious environmental damage. It raises the question is the profit worth it if it means hurting people or the planet?

This also made me reflect on my own experiences at work. I remember a time when someone on my team took credit for work they didn’t really do to try to get a raise. It wasn’t a huge scandal, but it still didn’t sit right with me. I didn’t speak up, and later I wondered if I should have. That’s the kind of stuff this chapter makes you think about, how our everyday choices matter.

The cartoon may be funny, but it points to something real, like making money shouldn’t come at the cost of our values. Being honest and doing the right thing at work matters more than a quick win.