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Trust, Ethics, Integrity
The Importance of Creating an Ethical Work
Environment
Organizational Aspects of Trust, Ethics, Integrity
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Culture – is a shared understanding of the
beliefs and assumptions, which reflect the
way members perceive the environment, its
norms, roles, and values
Values – reflect the essence of
organizational philosophy, what is
important
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Trust - reliance on the integrity, ability, or
character of a person
Ethics – aligning oneself with the accepted
principles of right and wrong that govern
the conduct of a profession
Integrity - adherence to a strict moral or
ethical code
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Morals – arises from the sense of right and
wrong, concerned with the goodness or
badness of human action and character
Character - moral or ethical strength,
often measured by a person's attributes or
traits or public estimation of ones
reputation
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Principles – represent the moral or ethical
standards, a fixed policy or mode of action
Gray - intermediate in character or position;
“a gray area between clearly legal and strictly
illegal”
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Factors that influence a work environment
(D. Vidaver-Cohen, 1995)
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Work climate
Culture
Senior executives
Perceived values of management are the best
predictor of how employees handle moral
dilemmas
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Why an ethical work environment is important
 Promotes goodwill and respect within and
outside the firm
 Acts as a psychological constraint against
unethical, and criminal behavior
 Acts as a form of internally derived social
control
 Impacts viability and profitability