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Company Time
Issues in Ethics - V. 12, N. 1 Spring 2001 Blurred Lines An Interview with a Young Entrepreneur Not everyone is willing to be as honest as is this young man, who has worked for several Silicon Valley start-ups. He is now in sales at one new venture while simultaneously laying the groundwork for his own company. Out of respect for his candor, we have omitted his name. We have also changed the names of the companies involved. In the start-up environment, where employees can work 60, 70 or even 80 hours a week, it is often hard to determine what is company time and what is personal time. If employees bring work home—using their own computers and supplies—is it reasonable for them to use the company’s tool, such as e-mail or copy machine, for their personal needs? When employees are moonlighting or developing their own ventures, these distinctions become even more significant and touch on conflicts of interest.

Full Article: http://www.scu.edu/ethics/publications/iie/v12n1/blurred.html


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