...Integrity in the Ethical Sense The word “integrity” is born from the Latin word “integer”, referencing a whole number. Integrity is being whole, or undivided within oneself. “Ethics is the study of the choices people make between right and wrong” (Ruggiero, p. 4, 2008). Ethics is a derivative of the Greek word “ethos” meaning “character”. Therefore, ethical integrity could be explained as the examination of virtue and justice in ones character. In order to do so, we will have to take a deeper look into ethics and integrity, examine the practical, ethical/social obligations, the need for appropriate actions and the optimal ethical decision making process for Ethical Integrity. “In a very basic sense, integrity involves ‘standing for something’, especially standing for the values and causes that to some extent confer identity. Given their overriding importance, one’s commitment to moral values and principles will have an identity-conferring function” (Van Willingenburg, p. 386, 2000). In a sense, integrity is the foundation to one’s character. “A person of integrity is willing to bear the consequences of her convictions, even when this is difficult, that is, when the consequences are unpleasant” (McFall, p. 9, 1987). More specific characteristics of integrity include: veracity, truthfulness, consistency and reliability. A person whom possesses this distinctiveness is viewed as honest and ethical. “When we grant integrity to a person, we need not approve of his or her principles...
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...at large who depend on health care workers day after day. This includes having respect and making correct approaches to all responsibilities a top priority. (Sarikonda-Woitas & Robinson, 2002). Difficulties and issues as they relate to working through ethics and problems that arise, must be dealt with on a daily basis. This is especially true of nurses who struggle to balance proper practices and the problems between law and ethical principles (Beech, 2007). “Ethics is the branch of philosophy concerned with evaluating human action. It involves the principles of assumption underpinning the way individuals or groups conduct themselves” (Guido, 2010, p. 3). Ethics is sometimes defined as the truthful and decent system at the root of a person (Webster’s dictionary). Ethics is also often defined by people as a type of behavior and attitude as it appears to the way someone should approach their life and their work. Someone's ethics are very personal and as a result all people have different structures by which they interpret their ethical integrity. (Scivicque, 2007). Ethics and individual character consists of a variety of skills including building character, religious convictions and universal law. Ethics often involve terms like “should” and “may” that address a person's approach to correct moods and positions as they relate to a variety of interpersonal contexts. The term "code of ethics" gives the professional clear-cut standards and values for their life work. Ethics...
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...ACC 260 Week 4 Critiquing Philosophical Approaches to Ethical Decision Making Get Tutorial by Clicking on the link below or Copy Paste Link in Your Browser https://hwguiders.com/downloads/acc-260-week-4-critiquing-philosophical-approaches-to-ethical-decision-making/ For More Courses and Exams use this form ( http://hwguiders.com/contact-us/ ) Feel Free to Search your Class through Our Product Categories or From Our Search Bar (http://hwguiders.com/ ) As a student we are required to evaluate the philosophical approaches for each scenario from Appendix B. Evaluating whether or not the reasoning for the course of action listed makes sense. While working on the evaluation of the philosophical approaches we will discuss if the course of action is the most ethical, the best reasons for making the choices, and the reasons for believing this alternative is ethical. Consequentialism is the intent to maximize the usefulness of a decision. For this the relevance of this act depends on its consequences. For this approach it is essential to have a good ethical decisions and perception of it. With this it is important for students to analyze a decision in how the harmful and/or the benefits. This many philosophers’ debate ht consequences should count Deontology is different because it focuses on the obligation or duty in motivating the decision or the actions of the consequences. This depends on the respect, rights, and fairness. This approach brings up issues related to...
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...Christian ethics.; (v) that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions.” And according to DoDD 5500.7(2007) “Ethics are standards by which one should act based on values.” According to Rod Powers (2015), Values are core beliefs such as duty, honor, and integrity that motivate attitudes and actions. Not all values are ethical values (integrity is; happiness is not). By these definitions ethics are determined by the group or individual and their personal standards. Which makes developing a set of ethical guidelines more difficult when it relates to businesses. Religious beliefs, education and even racial upbringing can influence what an individual sees as right and wrong. As such creating a set of ethical standards is hard unless it is based on a common point of interest or theme. The military uses their values system as part of their ethics programs. Citing Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal courage as the army’s values, each soldier is expected to follow those values in all actions they take. In business, it takes the company to establish a set of values or standards that it expects the employees to follow. Those standards may reflect the leaders of that company as Daniel Terris’ book (2005) point out, ‘the oldest and most persistent conception of business ethics in the United States...
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...The role of Leadership in Organizational Integrity, and five modes of Ethical Leadership Components of Ethical Leadership. Ethical leadership begins with the way leaders perceive and conceptualize the world around them. Ethical leadership, organizational ethics, and social responsibility are inseparable concepts. They are developing concepts, to be sure, but inseparable. How ethical leaders relate to and come to understand the world around them involves judgment and action. These can be developed. In sum, the leader's role is to guide the human potential of the organization's stakeholders to achieve organizational aspirations in ways that liberate rather constrain their imaginations and judgment. Ethical leadership must, then, be effective, efficient, and excellent if it is not to waste human potential. It is not enough to be ethical in one's individual actions to be an ethical leader. To be effective, efficient, and excellent, four components of ethical leadership must be understood and developed: purpose, knowledge, authority, and trust. The relationship between these four components can be visualized as interrelated components, as described in the figure opposite. Attention to any one component alone is incomplete and misleading. * Purpose-The ethical leader reasons and acts with organizational purposes firmly in mind. This provides focus and consistency. * Knowledge-The ethical leader has the knowledge to judge and act prudently. This knowledge is found...
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...(Reynolds, 2005) (Reynolds, 2005) (Reynolds, 2005) Running Head: ETHICAL FILTER WORKSHEET |MMPBL/500 Ethical Filter Worksheet Rubric | |Week 3 | | | | | | | |Criterion |Unsatisfactory |Satisfactory |Exceptional |Score | | Knowledge of Course Concepts (60%) 6 5.8 | |Describe How Personal, Cultural, and|Demonstrates a level of |Demonstrates a level of |Demonstrates a level of knowledge | | |Organizational Values Impact Ethical|knowledge that is below the |knowledge that meets the |that meets or exceeds the requirement| | |Decision Making |requirement |requirement |and is well supported | | | | | |You did a fine job addressing the | | | | | ...
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...ETHICS IN THE BUSINESS WORLD BY Marie J.Lucel MAN 2604 International Business Submitted to: Professor McFarlane Donovan Department of Business Administration Broward College North Campus Coconut Creek, Florida April 01 , 2013 The Importance of Business Ethics in International Businesses Abstract Keywords: Business ethics, corruption, human rights, conducts employment practices, environmental regulations, conflicts of interests, General Policy and Procedures, and moral obligation of the multinational organization. Introduction Businesses are faced with very real ethical dilemmas where the appropriate course of action is not really clear. Some of these are the ethical obligations of a multinational corporation toward their employment conditions, human rights, environmental pollution .Understanding the nature of ethical problems and deciding what actions to pursue when confronted with .Ethical problems frequently occur in International Business. Basic human rights are not accepted in international business, which include freedom of speech, freedom of assembly, freedom of movement, freedom of political repression and so on. In international corruption is so widespread in some countries that politicians and bureaucrats regard it as a benefit of office and openly as break laws against corruption. Corruption is seen and treated as illegal, and when discovered, violators are punished by the full extent of the law. In some countries their property rights have always been...
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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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...Ethical Issues Within Organizations Introduction I have been afforded the opportunity to serve in two distinctly different organizations. In my full-time vocation, I serve as pastor of Seigle Avenue Presbyterian Church. In my part-time career, I am a military officer serving as a chaplain for the 145th Air National Guard. In this paper, I will discuss and examine the United States military and the standards of ethic and integrity within the organization. Specifically, I will the Air National Guard as a backdrop to determine conclusions, access organizational climate and provide feedback as it relates to ethics and integrity. Later in the paper I will name five steps leaders can consider to prevent, control or minimize destructive behaviors. Further, I will create clear distinctions between organizational compliance and organizational integrity and list elements that must be included to improve the integrity of the organization. Finally, I will share my opinion of my personal ethical stance; cultural relativist or universal ethicist. Upon defending my position, I hope to clarify my ethical stance and support this stance in my leadership as a military chaplain and officer. The United State Air Force In 1997, I was commissioned to serve in the Air Force National Guard in the rank of 1st Lieutenant. I joined the Air Guard because I wanted to serve in ministry beyond the local parish. Additionally, I embraced the core values of the Air Force and wanted the integration of those...
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...The staffing areas we service include clerical, light industrial, and professional along with human consultations. Metrotek focuses on you and your business. We recruit and place based on our custom match philosophy. Simply put, what the customer wants the customer gets. Metrotek staffing services are designed to fit business needs. Our process focuses on you and your business because our customers are our top priority. From contract, contract-to-hire, and direct placement, we offer placement options that will deliver the right solution. Metrotek vision is to become the first choice for staffing services in North Texas. As a company, Metrotek is committed to its values on which it acts. It always will conduct business fairly and with integrity. It will conform to professional standards of conduct. It will develop trustworthy relationships through its successful staffing programs it will implement. Metrotek will make a worthwhile contribution to society by providing employment and services. As a company we particularly can make an important contribution to the common good when it functions properly. Therefore, it will make every effort to participate in community service. Metrotek will meet the needs of its customers by first knowing who they...
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...David Green is an American billionaire and the founder of Hobby Lobby (founded in 1970). In this paper I am going to discuss David Green’s leadership from an ethical perspective. Today it is still a privately owned company and thriving. He is a leader that structures his organization using four basic principles. The first is to run the business guided by God’s laws and to please Him in everything he does. The second is to focus on people. The third is to always consider everything from the customers’ perspective and lastly, put the “proper” systems in place to support the first three keys. David emphasizes that sequence is critical. Corporate America has been inundated by unethical decision making. Some examples of unethical leadership include: Bernie Madoff defrauding billions of dollars from his investors, Enron’s devastating accounting scandal, and Lance Armstrong’s drug denial. These are leaders that cast shadows because they engage in a wide range of unethical behaviors. Lying, abuse of power, mismanaged information, and performing deceptive practices are among the immoral behaviors that reaps destructive consequences, ruins lives of the people they impact, and the triple effect is devastating to the masses. What does it mean to be an ethical leader? If we want to understand ethics, we must begin by understanding values. I don’t believe you can talk about ethics without discussing morals. In simple terms, ethics is described as a set of social norms that guides us to...
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...parent goal is to develop values in his or her off springs to establish the capability to encourage him or her to make correct judgment and ethical decisions. This paper will focus on personal ethics, business ethics, ground rules, and ethical development. Ethics are principles and the sources from which ethics derives, people, institutions, events and so on. The decision making factors a individual employ to revise his or her values will also be explored. Personal ethics development, are result of personal experiences or examples. This paper will explained why ethics are needed in an organization and how ethics are imparted into organizations to achieve goals and directions. Individuals exist with different values and ethical standards, and other may have ethical standard similar to other people, however no two individuals have identical standards or values. A person ethics and values are related to his or her own culture, background, and environment. An individual mother and father teach their children traditional values which becomes the foundation of his or her upbringing. A person values religion, family, harmony, truth, and education are instilled at an early age. An individual is taught at an early age to obey his or her parents and to make his or her parent proud. Having faith in God and church and ethical standards used as guidelines for individuals and communities. Maintaining faith in God and church has been the structure and backbone of...
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...PAPER Brian Galang Gana ABSTRACT This paper discusses the role of ethics in public administration practice, and considers the probability of adding an ethical dimension to the public service motivation (PSM) construct. Several scholars have linked PSM with ethical behavior in government. Together theory and research have shown that public servants, when compared to ordinary citizens, are more concerned about ethical considerations at both the individual (personal honesty and integrity) and collective (social justice and fairness) levels in the United States. It may thus be possible for ethics to play a fundamental role in scholarly efforts to define and measure PSM. This paper considers the probability of adding an ethical dimension to public administration construct and helps to clarify the role of ethics in PSM discourse and research (Meguid). PSM has strong ethical connotations and numerous scholars have already connected the concept with ethical behavior in government. Research has shown that public servants, when compared to ordinary citizens, are more concerned about ethical considerations at both the individual (personal honesty and integrity) and collective (social justice and fairness) levels in the United States. There are also historical precedents suggesting that ethics is an influential part of PSM. It may thus be possible...
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...Abstract Over the past ten years, public trust in the accounting profession has been diminished due to financial scandals brought on by poor decision making, dishonesty and a move away from morals, values, and ethics. With the perception of accounting at an all-time low, there is a need to reinvent the profession. The following pages of this research paper will examine the Model of Organizational Trust, and its three elements of ability, benevolence, and integrity. The three elements will be defined and explained using support from peer-reviewed articles. The report will also discuss the ways in which the elements are incorporated in the AICPA’s Code of Professional Conduct. The elements will be examined to learn the ways in which they help to promote trust in the accounting profession and finally, suggestions will be proposed to help improve public trust in the accounting profession. Introduction An essential component every profession must possess in order to garner satisfaction and commitment from clients and customers is trust. Trust cannot be gained quickly; it is developed over time through interactions, observations, and an understanding of another’s beliefs and values (Mayer, Davis, Schoorman, 1995). However, a person’s stated beliefs do not often dictate their behavior. In pursuit of professional goals, individuals often set aside what they know to be right and act in a manner that benefits them either financially, with recognition, or in some other manner (Six...
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...Business Research and Ethical Issues in Independent Auditing Te’ Portia Sibley RES 351 John Gilpin Jan, 22, 2014 The role of an auditor is to audit with integrity and objectivity. In an essay by Roger D. Martin, the role of an auditor should expand to assess the integrity and ethical values of their client as well. The purpose of this research was to bring to light how the auditor-client relationships could devolve into questionable behaviors. This article is in response to the regulations of the Sarbanes-Oxley act of 2002, that an independent auditing firm be contracted to audit a company in compliance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practices. Prior to the act, company management hired the auditing firm, negotiated the fee and could request the firm perform other services. The Sarbanes-Oxley Act requires that an audit committee of the company’s Board of Directors hire the auditing firm with restricted duties. The researcher concludes that an auditor could and should be trained to understand ethics and how it influences behavior. This is a tool auditors could use to assess the integrity and ethical values of clients and better understand the ethical infrastructure (organizational elements that contribute to an organizations ethical effectiveness) of an organization. What unethical research behavior was involved? The article discusses how auditors maintain integrity and fulfill their responsibilities independently. Auditors should be aware of risks when dealing...
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