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DEMONSTRATE
INTEGRITY
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“Keep true, never be ashamed of doing right;
decide on what you think is right and stick to it.”
George Eliot 1819-1880, British Novelist
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Assess your personal ethics
and moral judgment….just for fun…
Two ethical questions:
Question 1
If you knew a woman who
was pregnant, who had
eight children already, three
who were deaf, two who
were blind, one
developmentally disabled,
and she had syphilis, would
you recommend that she
have an abortion?
Remember your answer
and go to question 2
Question 2
It is time to elect a world leader, and yours
is the deciding vote. Here are the facts
about the three leading candidates:
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Candidate A: He associates with crooked
politicians and consults with astrologers.
He's had two mistresses. He also chain
smokes and drinks up to ten Martinis a
day.
Candidate B: He was ejected from office
twice, sleeps until noon, used opium in
college and drinks a large amount of
whiskey every evening.
Candidate C: He is a decorated war hero.
He's a vegetarian, doesn't smoke, drinks
an occasional beer and hasn't had any
extra-marital affairs.
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The “answer”….
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Candidate A ... is Franklin D. Roosevelt
Candidate B ... is Winston Churchill
Candidate C ... is Adolph Hitler
And by the way, the answer to the abortion
question..... If you said yes, you just killed
Beethoven.
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In-teg-ri-ty, n. 1. Uprightness of character;
probity; honesty. 2. Unimpaired state;
soundness. 3. Undivided or unbroken state;
completeness.
Webster Dictionary
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“National surveys indicate a widespread
cynicism among the American public
regarding the practice of ethics in businesses
and other professions. This disaffection often
leaves young people believing that most of
their elders cheat to get ahead, and American
youth seek to emulate what they believe.
Nearly two-thirds of high school seniors
admit to cheating in school; almost as many
say they would lie on a business report,
expense voucher, or employment
application.”
Source: www.cdadc.org/itwp/trfdbe.html
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The Meaning of Integrity
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Integrity is not itself a virtue so much as it is a
synthesis of the virtues, working together to form a
coherent whole. This is what we call, in the real
sense, character.
The word integrity means "wholeness," wholeness
of virtue, wholeness as a person, wholeness in the
sense of being an integral part of something larger
than the person - the community, the corporation,
society, humanity.
Integrity suggests a holistic view of ourselves.
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The Meaning of Integrity,
cont’d.
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A sense of one's own integrity is what allows
us to navigate the treacherous waters of
those dilemmas, and though integrity does
not guarantee success, there can be no
success without it.
Source: http://www.cdadc.org/itwp/bvwotm13.html
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"The integrity of men is to be
measured by their conduct, not by
their professions. ."
Junius 1769-1771, Anonymous British Letter Writer
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Do any of these “Ethical
Quandries” sound familiar?
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Cover-ups and misrepresentations in
reporting and control procedures
Misleading product or service claims
Reneging or cheating on negotiated
terms
Establishing policy that is likely to
cause others to lie to get the job done
Overconfidence in one’s own
judgment to the risk of the corporate
entity
Disloyalty to the company as soon as
times get rough
Poor quality
Humiliating people at work or by
stereotypes in advertising
Lockstep obedience to authority,
however unethical and unfair it may
be
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Conflict of interest
Favoritism
Price-fixing
Sacrificing the innocent and helpless
in order to get things done
Suppression of basic rights: freedom
of speech, choice, and personal
relationships
Failing to speak up when unethical
practices occur
Neglect of one’s family, or neglect of
one’s personal needs
Not putting back what you take out of
the environment, employees, and/or
corporate assets
Courting the business hierarchy vs.
doing the job well
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More “Ethical Quandries”
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Knowingly exaggerating a plan
in order to get needed support
Failing to address probable
areas of bigotry, sexism, or
racism in the workplace
Climbing the corporate ladder
by stepping on others
Promoting the destructive gogetter who outruns his or her
mistakes
Failing to cooperate with other
areas of the company-the
enemy mentality
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Lying by omission to employees for
the sake of the business
Making an alliance with a
questionable partner, albeit for a
good cause
Not taking responsibility for
injurious practices – intentional or
not
Abusing or just going along with
corporate perks that waste money
and time
Corrupting the public political
process through legal means
Source: Good Intentions Aside; A Manager’s Guide to Resolving Ethical Problems, Laura L. Nash
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Ten Reasons for Doing Business
ETHICALLY
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You won’t have to worry about how your children, spouse, or parents will
react when they learn from others what you have been up to.
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You set an example for your employees to follow. If you cheat your
customers, so will your employees. Remember, if they steal for you,
they’ll steal from you.
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You lower costs. The costs of maintaining the appearances of honesty
are high, such as keeping two sets of books. Then there are the costs of
keeping your accomplices quiet and your lawyers paid.
7.
You learn to recognize other ethical people as you choose your vendors,
customers, and employees. Doing business with other ethical people is
less costly and more profitable than doing business with crooks.
6.
You can’t buy a good night’s sleep with ill-gotten gains.
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Ten Reasons for Doing Business
ETHICALLY, cont’d.
5.
It takes less effort to be honest. Dishonest people have to scheme, avoid
getting caught, maintain their cover as honest people, and remember the
last lie they told.
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You build personal capital: people known for their integrity get business
opportunities and job offers that those with bad reputations don’t get.
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Being ethical requires you to consider all the people who might be
affected by your decisions and actions. You are less likely to suffer the
adverse consequences of overlooking someone.
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Being ethical requires you to consider the “long run” good. You are less
likely to sacrifice your long-term interests for the short-run gain.
Friends and acquaintances may come and go, but enemies accumulate!
Source: Joe Reitz – Co-Director International Center for Ethics n Business – University of Kansas
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“The difference between a moral
man and a man of honor is that
the latter regrets a discreditable
act, even when it has worked
and he has not been caught.”
Setentiae, 1916
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Six Questions to Heighten
Moral Sensitivity
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Is it right?
Is it fair?
Am I hurting anyone?
Could I disclose this to the public or a
respected mentor?
Would I tell my child to do this?
Does it pass the “stink” test?
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So…Do You
Have
Integrity?
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