INTRODUCTION
SESSION I REVIEW
September 28
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Why Ethics Matter
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Components of an Ethical Fitness
Program
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How Ethical Principles & Practices Result
in Improving the Efficiency and
Effectiveness in Community Colleges
SESSION II
November 10
• Framework For a Code of Ethics
• Model for Ethical Decision Making
• Applying the Principles of Moral Courage
“Ethics is not a luxury or
a choice. It is essential
To our survival.”
-Rushworth M. Kidder
Ethics in American Business
(Ethics Resource Center Study, 2005)
• 97% agreed that “good ethics makes
good business sense (85% strongly
agreed), but…
• 82% agreed that American managers
generally “choose bigger profits” over
“doing what’s right” and…
• 67% agreed that “ethical conduct is not
rewarded in business today”.
What Influences Employee Behavior at Work
• Ethics of the CEO (92%)
• Company’s values (88%)
• Supervisor’s behavior (84%)
• Personal moral code (82%)
• Company’s economic situation (26%)
(2004 Gallup Poll)
What is it to be ETHICAL?
TO BE OBEDIENT TO THE
UNENFORCEABLE
Framework For A Code of Ethics
• Identify Core Values
• Develop A Code of Ethics
• Operationalize Values
• Promote Ethical Decision Making
• Display Moral Courage
Model For Ethical Decision Making
• Ethical Analysis
• Ascertain Dilemma
• Apply Resolution Principles
• Make Decision
Types of Decisions
• Programmed
• Non-programmed
Right versus Wrong
THE FIVE-WAY TEST
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The Legal Test
The Professional Standards Test
The Gut-Feeling Test
The Front-Page Test
The Role-Model Test
TRUTH VS. LOYALTY
INDIVIDUAL VS. COMMUNITY
SHORT TERM VS. LONG TERM
JUSTICE VS. MERCY
THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ETHICS ©1995
RESOLUTION
PRINCIPLES
Ends – Based
Rule – Based
Care – Based
THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ETHICS ©1995
Dilemma
Resolution
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Review Case,
Recall
Paradigms
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Search For
Trilemma Options
Apply Three
Resolution
Principles
MORAL COURAGE
Moral courage is the courage to be:
honest, fair, respective, responsible, and
compassionate.
ESSENTIAL COMPONENTS
OF MORAL COURAGE
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Applying Values
Recognizing the Risks
Enduring the Hardships
WHY SHOULD I JOIN YOUR
FIRM?
Values and Culture
Well – Managed
Exciting Challenged
High Compensation
36%
25%
22%
17%
“The War for Talent,” McKinley Quarterly Fall 2004
REVIVING ETHICAL
BEHAVIOR
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Modeling
Enforcement
Communication
Transparency
Ethics Start At The Top
Ways to Incorporate Ethical
Values into the Campus Setting
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Institute Training
Operationalize Roles and Responsibilities
Create an Interactive Web Site
Review Personnel Policies
Review Admissions and Financial Aid
Policies
Ways…
• Invite Lecturers to Address Ethical Aspects
• Integrate Into Student Activities
• Create A Review Process
Processes That Bring Values Alive
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Expanding Moral Boundaries
Imparting Decision Skills
Teaching Moral Courage
Building Cultures of Integrity