1. Integrity
Achala Dahal

2. Presentation outline Concept of integrity Ethical competence
Ethical Dilemma – Ethical Decision Making
Factors affecting integrity and ethical behaviour at workplace

3. Think of an ideal person who you find with high integrity. Why?
Please share some of his/her characteristics.

4. Integrity
The word "integrity" stems from the Latin adjective integer means whole, complete.
Integrity is the inner sense of "wholeness" deriving from qualities such as honesty and consistency of character.
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5. Integrity
Integrity is a concept of consistency of actions, values, methods, measures, principles, expectations, and outcomes.
Integrity is knowing right things to do and doing the right things.
Integrity is not an absolute notion that you either have or totally lack.
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6. Integrity
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7. Let us define integrity
Work in group
Present your thoughts in picture/ diagram/symbol to explain what does integrity mean to you as an individual and at your workspace.
Each group have 10 minutes to prepare and 5 minutes to present.

8. Public or Organizational Integrity (Integrity Action)
Public or organisation integrity is that set of characteristics that justify trustworthiness and generate trust among stakeholders.

9. Trust and Trustworthiness
Integrity

10. Integrity – key factors
I = a (A+C+E ) – C
Integrity is the alignment of four factors:
Accountability
Competence
Ethics and Ethical Behavior,
Corruption control
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11. Key factors Accountability Competence Ethics & behavior Corruption
Enabling stakeholders to check that we do what we say we do.
Competence
Doing it well.
Ethics & behavior
Acting with honour – and with public purpose.
Corruption
control
Acting without corruption.

12. Accountability Transparency Responsibility Responsiveness
Open book management
Openness
Credibility
Clarity
Access to information

13. Competence Knowledge Skills Experience Qualification Training
Reliability
Professionalism
Unique resources

14. Ethics and Ethical behaviour
A set of moral principles and standards of “right” behavior and conduct.
Right or wrong, good or bad in actions that affects others.

15. Ethical Behaviour Fairness Justice Respect Flexibility Honesty Dignity
Trust
Confidentiality

16. Without Corruption Bribes Patronage Greed Theft Forging Plagiarism
Exploitation, Manipulation

17. Integrity Leader and Builder
Consistency in actions
Committed to do the right thing for the right reason.
Shows concerns on public interest
Transparency
Believes in zero tolerance to corruption
Establishes and constructs ethical culture
Communicates and follows ethical standards consistently
Innovates and takes risk
Shows courage
Integrity Builder

18. Ethical Dilemma An ethical dilemma is the situation
to choose between two options, both of which are morally correct but in conflict.
Ethics and morals are inseparable. They both deal with questions of right and wrong. What constitutes ethical behavior is determined by societal or cultural norms. What constitutes moral behavior is up to the individual to decide based on his own sense of right and wrong.

19. Ethical Decision Making
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20. Ethical Framework for Decision Making
Five Sources of Ethical Standards for Decision Making
The Utilitarian Approach
The ethical action is the one that will produce the greatest balance of benefits over harms.
The Rights Approach The ethical action is the one that most dutifully respects the rights of all affected.
The Fairness or Justice Approach The ethical action is the one that treats people equally, or if unequally, that treats people proportionately and fairly.
The Common Good Approach The ethical action is the one that contributes most to the achievement of a quality common life together.
Virtue Approach
The ethical action is the one that embodies the habits and values of humans at their best.

21. Factors affecting Integrity and Ethical Behaviour
Manager as a Person
Employing Organization
External Environment
Family Influences
Policies, Code of conduct
Government regulations
Religious values
Behaviour of leaders, supervisors, peers and subordinates
Norms and values of politics – political behaviour
Personal standards, and needs
Organisational culture
Ethical climate of society- social values and norms
My Choice !
Ethical Behaviour

22. Integrity: Viable Options3 5
Loyalty
Exit
Voice 2 1 4
Organize 6
Source: Albert O. Hirshman

23. Integrity Building: 3 Elements
Identify and name an integrity problem
Knowledge of the legislation, codes, standards, related to the problem
Identify the solution

24. Things we need! Organisation: Commitment
Clear set of values and standards
Communication of values and standards
Continuous and consistent actions
Moreover,
Assess your ethical position
Acknowledge that “it starts with me!”
Build ethical thinking into daily activities
Establish a legend; let it be disseminated
Be wiling to pay the price

25. Thank you