AUSTRALIA

One of the most developed countries of the world

AUSTRALIA’s PER CAPITA GDP and
INFANT MORTALITY RATE

Per Capita GDP = $49,144

Infant Mortality Rate = 3 per 1000
BUSINESS ETHICS IN AUSTRALIA

They treat their customers fairly

Emphasize respect for individuality and privacy
Direct and honest communication and negotiation
ETHICAL BUSINESS BEHAVIOUR

Being Upfront
Presenting yourself honestly
Judging someone based on actions and skills, not on title or
rank
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS

Australian business is based on:

Equality
 They avoid “Tall Poppy Syndrome”
Corporate Structure
 Egalitarianism and individuality strongly influences
corporate structure and hierarchy
AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS

Gender Roles
Negotiations
ARE AUSTRALIAN BUSINESS LEADERS
AUTHENTIC & ETHICAL?

 Dr. Brad Nikolic

 Australian
 Account Executive
 Academic and management consultant
 Lecturer
 Columnist
 An expert in organizational behavior, business ethics and leadership issue.
ACCORDING TO DR. BRAD NIKOLIC

Having a rulebook in place at an organization does not

ensure the delivery of leadership expectations or its
effectiveness. And Unfortunately Australian business leaders
are not “Ethical”
LEADERSHIP & EFFECTIVENESS IN
MODERN ORGANIZATIONS

Policy & Procedural Statements

Role descriptions
Key performance indicators
Other documents like code of conduct
EXAMPLE OF UNETHICAL BUSINESS
PRACTICES IN AUSTRALIA

Interviews conducted at Australian ICT workplace