From cpaaustralia.com.au: Highly competitive work environments can prompt unethical behaviour among employees striving for success.

Leaders should set realistic expectations and foster a positive organisational culture.

Leaders significantly influence ethical behaviour through their targets and actions, and the failure to acknowledge this can lead to serious repercussions, as evidenced by a U.S. bank’s scandal involving fraudulent practices to meet unrealistic sales goals.

To cultivate ethical workplaces, priorities should include psychological safety, open communication, and alignment of targets with ethical conduct.