Many companies provide office supplies for their employees'
use while on the job. Imagine that you work for a large
department store like JCPenney. Several of your co-workers
take company supplies home for their personal use, such as
pens, bags, hangers, and boxes. You need boxes to store
some items at home, so you consider taking them from the
supply room
1) What are the ethical issues?
It's violating the company and the person will be considered theft
even though you're doing it for your personal needs.
2) What are the alternatives?
You could either return the boxes and save company money or You
could keep the boxes and lose company money and face the
consequences.
3) Who are the affected parties?
The JC Penny, co-worker, me
4) How does the alternative affect the parties?