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Purpose
– Highlights the risks employers face in disciplining employees for inappropriate behavior.
Design/methodology/approach
– Considers the types of approach that are necessary for a fair disciplinary process.
Findings
– Reveals that an employer's policies governing inappropriate behavior are worthless unless employees are educated on these policies and the consequences of breaching these policies are clearly communicated.
Practical implications
– Guides managers in successfully defending claims of unfair dismissal for inappropriate behavior.
Social implications
– Draws attention to the risks associated with the access and storage of pornography at the workplace.
Originality/value
– Raises the issue of organizational awareness and preparedness to undertake challenges posed by inappropriate behavior.
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2014
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