Marc C. McCune

In a ‘what’s in it for me’ society one might ask, why be ethical? Most organizations, from the Boy Scouts to the military, have written codes of ethics and values. Why then are there so many headlines sensationalizing prestigious organizations for their unethical behavior? This paper delves deeper into the issues and discovers why well intended people act in unethical manners. Safeguards against unethical behavior are identified as well as why it is in your best interest to be ethical. In summary, this paper will demonstrate the rewards of ethical behavior, showing that there is something in it for you.