Ethics in the workplace [infographic]
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Ethics in theWorkplace
Building an honorable kingdom
Set the stage for a successful questby promoting ethics in your organization:
Because an honorable kingdom is a profitable one.
Sources:
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2. “Read and Download the MBA Oath.” The MBA Oath. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Dec. 2014. <http://mbaoath.org/about/the-mba-oath/>.
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4. Olson, Steven D. “Shaping an Ethical Workplace Culture.” (n.d.): n. pag. SHRM Foundation, 2013. Web. 13 Nov. 2014. <http://www.shrm.org/about/foundation/products/Documents/9-13%20Ethics%20EPG%20FINAL.pdf>.
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A medieval visionary: Host visioning sessions
step 1:
Determine what a meaningful environment looks like
Gauge trust levels across the organization
Empower employees to do what’s right
Lay the foundation: Build a castle no one can infiltrate
step 2:
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The law of the land: ComplianceThe foundation for long-term success
Fairness at the Round TableDecision-makingPersonal interactionsPay and promotionsAllocation of resources
Trust: Chivalry in actionCharacterBehaviorsObserved traitsAssumptions about ethical intentions
Always honor the code: Ethical working self-concept Employee actions are based on organizational values
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Teach: Define what it means to “live” out ethical expectationsTrainingPerformance reviewsMentoring
EnforceEncouragementPraiseConsequences
Advocate: Promote your organization’s values everywhereMarketing materialsAnnual reportsMentoring meetingsPerformance reviews
Model: Always emulate your honor code
and other codes of conduct
Girl Scout® Law: Do what’s right
The Honorable Merchant: Be honest and fair
Harvard Business School® MBA Oath:Act as a role model through all actions
Lockheed Martin Code of Conduct:Exhibit high standards of integrity
Walt Disney® WorldCode of Business Conduct & Ethics:Refrain from corruption, unfair competition
or business practices harmful to society
KNIGHTLY VIRTUES
Who follows and who administers the code?
Where do employees go with questions about
how the code is interpreted? How do employees handle a suspected
violation of the code? What happens following a reported
suspected code violation?Are there consequences for violating the code?
step 3:Create your honor code
Cultivating honor inthe workplace:
4 STEPSTO NOBILITY
ETHICS AT WORKHow to build an honorable kingdom
Like a true knight: Live itstep 4:
300%by almost
100 most ethical companies
outperformedthe overall stock market= strongest predictor
of an ethical workplace
Company culture
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