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Trust, Ethics, Integrity The Importance of Creating an Ethical Work Environment
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Organizational Aspects of Trust, Ethics, Integrity 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, Ethics, Integrity 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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Trust, Ethics, Integrity 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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Trust, Ethics, Integrity 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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Trust, Ethics, Integrity Factors that influence a work environment (D. Vidaver-Cohen, 1995) Work climate Culture Senior executives Perceived values of management are the best predictor of how employees handle moral dilemmas
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Trust, Ethics, Integrity 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
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