...Blair, Cody SSG Anderson, Tadrian Integrity 6 February 2017 How does one define integrity? Integrity is an important trait for all military to have, because how can you trust the man or woman standing next to you if you cannot trust their integrity. This is a paper explaining what the word integrity means and how it applies to everyone, even if it is not always a value followed. But that is not the sole purpose of this paper; I will also be covering how this applies to everyone’s everyday lives, as my own personal definition of integrity and other values, as well as some examples of how integrity makes a squad stronger or a team in general. Why does integrity apply to everyone? First you must cover the book definition of the word. And integrity’s book definition is as follows, the quality of being honest and having strong moral principle, as read in the Oxford Living Dictionary. An example of this is being honest to others even if you know you will be getting in trouble for the action that put you into the situation. This is a simple way to show respect to the person you are speaking to, whether they be appointed over you or appointed under you. It is not just a one way street, if you cannot be...
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...the word leadership. There is no right or wrong model of leadership and to make a better world, society needs a variety of leadership models in place. In other words, leadership doesn’t have to be a formal, exalted position. It is rather as the definition states: taking actions in any setting which will bring about change by motivating others (Millard, 2008). Furthermore the group does not have to be a formal group to accomplish a common goal or shared vision. One’s essence of true leadership is embodied by a framework of values, behaviors of values, sense of purpose and impact of contributions that I as a leader can refer to as one explores different models of leadership over the course of one’s life Values Values can be defined as a person’s standards of behavior or one’s judgment of what is important in life. Ones values are created from life’s experiences and feelings and based on one’s beliefs. What I value in my personal and work life is: integrity, respect, teams/team building and commitment. These values provide a foundation for example a mission statement if you will to my life. If I know where I’m head I cannot fail. Behaviors Behavior describes the actions that take place due to one’s values. Because I value integrity I follow through with what is needed and expected of me. Respect is also important to me so I make it a point regardless of others behavior towards me, to treat them as the old saying goes “The way I would want to be treated.” Additionally I believe...
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...behaviors, and Coca-Cola’s stated values compared to their actual plans, and actions. Team C will also analyze the degree of alignment within the Coca-Cola Company. Personal and Workplace Values Personal Values Every company has their own set of values they have accumulated over the years of operation that they intend every employee, new or old, to follow. In addition to the company’s values each individual employee has his or her personal values he or she likes to follow. Integrity, honesty, loyalty, quality, drive, respect, and freedom are a few values that many people obtain and like to act on. For any company, including Coca-Cola, it is a valuable asset to have employees with personal values because the company knows they are good people. Workplace Values Workplace values are a key to any company’s success. Every employee needs to follow a set of workplace values as well as personal values. The Coca-Cola Company has seven core values within the workplace: “leadership, collaboration, passion, integrity, quality, diversity, and accountability,” (The Coca-Cola Company, 2006-2011, b). These workplace values allow Coca-Cola to be well rounded. It allows them to reach out to a very diverse audience because the employees are very diverse. Because of this Coca-Cola can keep their promises of refreshing the people. Actions and Behaviors The actions and behaviors of an...
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...you have strong memories about recent events in your lives, such as promotion, schooling, a new baby, or a transfer. These events and ones yet to come, serve to shape your values and attitudes for the future. However, values and attitudes do not automatically change just because someone puts on an Army uniform. Some values and attitudes, when coupled with a lack of awareness, or insensitivity about others that are different from ourselves, can produce confrontations, anger, and even violence. It is imperative all soldiers and civilian employees recognize and manage their differences so they do not interfere with the Army's mission effectiveness or ability to fight and win on the battlefield. PART I. VALUES SHOW SLIDE #1 DEFINITIONS 0 Values 1 Value system | 1. Values. Values are attitudes about the worth or importance of people, concepts, or things. Values influence your behavior because you use them to decide between alternatives. Values, attitudes, behaviors and beliefs are...
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...OTHER BOOKS BY D. A. BENTON Lions Don’t Need to Roar How to Think Like a CEO The $100,000 Club Secrets of a CEO Coach HOW TO ACT LIKE A 10 Rules for Getting to the Top and Staying There CEO M C G R AW- H I L L SAN FRANCISCO LISBON WA S H I N G T O N , D. C . MADRID AU C K L A N D D. A. BENTON N E W YO R K B O G OT Á MILAN C A R AC A S LONDON NEW DELHI MEXICO CITY SINGAPORE MONTREAL S A N J UA N SYDNEY T O K YO TO RO N TO McGraw-Hill abc Copyright © 2001 by Debra A. Benton. All rights reserved. Manufactured in the United States of America. Except as permitted under the United States Copyright Act of 1976, no part of this publication may be reproduced or distributed in any form or by any means, or stored in a database or retrieval system, without the prior written permission of the publisher. 0-07-137459-0 The material in this eBook also appears in the print version of this title: 0-07-135998-2. All trademarks are trademarks of their respective owners. Rather than put a trademark symbol after every occurrence of a trademarked name, we use names in an editorial fashion only, and to the benefit of the trademark owner, with no intention of infringement of the trademark. Where such designations appear in this book, they have been printed with initial caps. McGraw-Hill eBooks are available at special quantity discounts to use as premiums and sales promotions, or for use in corporate training programs. For more information, please contact George Hoare, Special Sales...
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...Reaction Paper 1- Integrity by Henry Cloud Niki Varveris, DPT GEB 6445- Business, Ethics and Society January 17, 2013 The book Integrity, written by Henry Cloud, while proving to be more than your typical “self-help” book as I prematurely assumed, shed a whole new light on the subject of integrity. I must admit that prior to reading this book I was confident in my understanding of the word “integrity”, doing the right thing when no one is watching. And I was most certainly self-assured that I am a person of integrity. This book, however, challenged me to not only re-evaluate the definition of integrity but also take an in-depth look at my life as it pertains to this subject. Throughout the book, I recognized that Cloud’s message was immensely applicable to both my personal and professional existence. Early in the book Dr. Cloud introduces the idea of "the wake", referring to the task we have set out to accomplish and the relationships that occur along the way. This concept wasn't entirely foreign to me as I always think about my job or task, and positively am aware of my relationships. Although, the notion of putting them together and becoming aware of their interactions is one I hadn't completely connected with, I do believe that at a subconscious level I examine how my actions impact others. My...
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...good and bad (Values, Morals and Ethics, 2010). In our daily lives we come across so many issues. Some of these issues can be categorized into medical ethics, legal ethics, business ethics, and personal ethics but the ways of relating to such issues are derived from basic ethical values (Ethical Values as Part of the Definition of Business Enterprise and Part of the Internal Structure of the Business Organization, 1998). The basic Ethical values that I feel are very important are Honesty, Integrity, Building Trust, Respect, and Being Responsible. I value these Ethical Values that I have earned and I admire people who have such values because not only do these values build ones image but at the same time through these values people have a positive perception of peers and organizations are willing to work together for mutual benefits. This paper comprises detailed descriptions and analysis of the identified Ethical values. I will culminate by discussing how implementing these values make a difference in our personal and professional life. Honesty It refers to a facet of moral character and denotes positive, virtuous attributes such as integrity, truthfulness, and straightforwardness along with the absence of lying, cheating, or theft (Honesty, 2010). There is not one organization in this world that doesn’t include this Ethical value to their code of ethics. Being Honest is being real and not deceiving others. Honesty is earned by saying the truth. Being...
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...values and describing their impact on a career. Values and Ethics Anytime a person speaks of ethics or values a myriad of definitions may flood the mind. This is because the terms have different meanings to different people. Webster defines ethics as “the discipline dealing with what is good and bad or right and wrong or with moral duty and obligation.”(Webster, 2009) As different people have varying ideas of what is right or wrong, one can easily see why it is difficult to come up with clear understandings of how to act in all situations. Usually, people think ethics and values come into play when making praiseworthy decisions. However, “all decisions-whether judged highly ethical, grossly unethical or anywhere in between are values-based.”(Urbany 2008, p 75) Looking closer at how ethics and values play a role in a professional environment one can define three sources of values: Professional integrity, academic integrity and personal values. Integrity involves a formal relationship one has with oneself. (Stanford 2008) For the purposes of this paper, professional integrity is the relationship that one has with the company he or she represents. Academic integrity refers to intellectual property and ownership there of. Personal values simply refer to the values and standards a person holds oneself too. Professional Integrity Whether it is thought about or not, values guide everyone’s every day behavior. When making any choice,...
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...duty, loyalty, respect, commitment, courage or personal courage, integrity and selfless service. Values have been defined as the beliefs people have about what is right and wrong and what is most important in life, which control their behavior. Lewis Vaughn (2007) considers ethics to be a moral philosophy. Furthermore applied ethics is the application of moral norms to specific moral issues and cases. Abiding by these values could greatly impact professional career success. This paper will describe how Integrity, Respect, Honor, and Courage will impact career success through professional values and ethics. Integrity One of the 7 Army core values is Integrity. Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary defines integrity as being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change. In other words, it means being truthful in all that you say and do. Living and speaking integrity can be quite difficult, because after all human beings are not born morally perfect. (Collins, 1956). Professional Integrity is of great importance because “Organizations of high integrity achieve superior performance because they attract and retain high-quality employees, customers, supplies, and investors.” (Collins, 1956). The U.S. Army describes integrity as the source of great personal strength and is the foundation of organizational effectiveness. (U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, 2006). Integrity is an important component to professional values and ethics because...
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...THE ROLE OF PERSONAL VALUES IN AN ADVANCED PERSPECTIVE OF TOTAL QUALITY MANAGEMENT Author: Salvatore Moccia Universidad de Valencia Abstract Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to analyze the relation between personal values and the principles of Total Quality Management and thus to propose a tentative framework of relationships. Design/methodology/approach: The paper is conceptual. It reviews some lists of values present in literature, and summarizes them in a more comprehensive list. Then it follows the definitions of these values according to some philosophical models, and the analysis of their implications in the business life in general. Thus, tries to explain the relation between them and the principles of TQM, passing through the two mediating variables passion and trust. Findings: A model of quality management based on personal values is proposed. Research limitations: The lack of empirical data that can validate the model, and the lack of specific hypothesis of investigation. Practical Implications (if possible): Considering the emphasis placed on personal values, the model can have some practical implications in the field of recruitment, promotion, and leadership. Originality/value: The model fills the gap between personal values and the principles of Total Quality Management, being the first attempt to present a comprehensive model of interactions. A novel framework that can provide a basis for further research into the profound nature of quality management has...
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...Running head: A Comparison A Comparison of Ethical Values Kevin R. Fields (0817105) Saint Leo University Class ID: 2449406 Class Name: 2008FallTerm1 Ethical behavior and definable core values is the cornerstone of any profession. The Profession of Arms, or to be more specific, the United States Air Force, has a set of core values that govern every aspect of being a professional airman. The medical community, to include psychology, has ethical standards and general principles of conduct that governing interaction with each other, sub-specialties within the field, and with the patients they serve. Institutions of higher learning have basic values intended to be impressed upon students through every aspect of their educational experience. The purpose of this paper is to compare the Core Values of Saint Leo University to those of the American Psychological Association. By doing so, I will demonstrate the similarities between the professional ethics of the practicing Psychologist and those of the student enrolled at Saint Leo University. The 2002 Ethical Principles of Psychologists and Code of Conduct of American Psychological Association (APA) establishes behaviors and standards for the profession of psychology. The five General Principles outlined in this document serve as a value system intended to inspire psychologists toward the highest ideals of the profession (APA Ethics Code, 2002). Listed below are the five General...
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...Public Administration consists of, amid other things, principles that are created by the people for the people. The key purpose of having principles is to facilitate orderly living within the community and for government institutions to continue to promote the general welfare of society. Thus here, we shall further discuss the key values of society that are often reflected in public administration. Firstly, according to the text book Public Administration and Management by DFP Du Toit & G Van Der Waldt, in Chapter 4 (Principles of public administration), the word ‘principle’ has various definitions. A principle is defined as a conviction, a standard or rule of personal conduct or a set of moral rules of personal conduct and a general truth underlying reason or action. From this, groupings of classifications of principles were created, principles that emanate from various policies including the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa 108 of 1996. The purpose is to be able to state what is and is not acceptable in a society and this is also known as the behavioural norms of society. Without them, anarchy could result within the society involved. For example, crime in any form is the result of members of society who choose to ignore the accepted principles that create and facilitate orderly living amid the society at whole and as a result, those who choose to live by the unaccepted behavourial norms occasionally create their own. For these reasons, public administration had...
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...| | |Study of work value preferences on the basis of demographics of employees in a private organization | |Dissertation | | | Table of Contents Chapter 1 Introduction 2 1.1 Concept: What are Values? 2 1.2 Work Values 3 1.3 Types of Work Values 4 1.4 Research Questions 6 1.5 Research Gaps 6 Chapter 2 Research Design 2.1 Literature Review 7 2.2 Need of the Study 8 2.3 Objectives of the study 8 2.4 Hypotheses 9 2.5 Ethical Considerations 9 2.6 Research Methodology 10 2.6.1 Population and Research Area 10 2.6.2 Sampling 10 2.6.3 Sample Size 10 2.6.4 Time Frame 11 2.6.5 Data Collection 11 2.6.6 Data Analysis 11 2.6.7 Sample Profile 12 2.6.8 Limitations of the study 12 References 10 Questionnaire 12 CHAPTER 1 INTRODUCTION The intensifying value emergency in the modern societies is transmitting its malevolence darkness in every sphere of our life. The society has progressed in wide range of subjects...
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...J Gomez September 24, 2012 Business Ethics/ The Emperor’s Club The Emperors club shows the complexity of teacher- student relationships through a moral lens; the DVD subtly reveals the complex connections among fairness, trustworthiness, personal integrity and self-respect. All of which are represented in the organizational culture of St. Benedict’s, and relate to organizational ethics in that the school and the teachers define the values, beliefs and norms which are shared by all the employees. Teachers must make a series of judgments over time. Teachers, striving for fairness conceived of as strict impartiality, must aim to apply the appropriate standards over and over again in a consistent way to student’s performance. One can also note that teachers play many other roles besides that of being a judge of students ’work and conduct, as a result, they may have considerable difficulty achieving strict impartiality. Some might suggest of these roles involving caring for students that caring might trump fairness. In The Emperor’s Club, Mr. Hundert’s emotional involvement with Sedgwick Bell, the student he is trying to inspire, clearly clouds his judgment, because he changes Sedgwick Bell’s grade. The fact that teachers play multiple roles with students with whom they have developed strong emotional relationships adds a special level of complexity to judging their work impartially. Teacher’s serve a diverse group of people, including students, employers and parents...
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...As I considered my personal values and the values taken into consideration in the simulations, I concluded that my personal value system had not changed but had expanded. Before performing the simulations, my personal value system consisted of values such as integrity, respect, trust, loyalty, and quality relationships. The new values that I have added to my value system are time and confidentiality. In the following sections, I will discuss my values on time, confidentiality, and loyalty an existing value. Valuing Time Time has become one of my values because everything that I do and every decision that I make depends upon how I allocate my time to perform and complete my tasks. I also consider time to be an important value because I must consider it when I create and plan schedules to show when project assignments are to be completed. And, time plays an important role on my job when I have to set up conference calls with out-of-state vendors or customers to finalize decisions and job assignments. Valuing Confidentiality Confidentiality has become one of my values because it is important for me to be aware of how I handle confidential information. Confidentiality is very important in my line of work because many of my job assignments involve classified information that is authorized for only certain individuals to handle. Confidentiality is also crucial because I must always be mindful of whom I discuss my job responsibilities with, conceal classified...
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