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Part 3—The Importance of EthicsPart 3—The Importance of EthicsMcGraw-Hill/Irwin Copyright © 2012 by The McGraw-Hill Companies, Inc. All rights reserved.
Six qualities of Six qualities of Transformational LeadersTransformational LeadersVisionEnergySymbolismEmpowermentIntellectual stimulationIntegrity
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Aristotle’s Six Elements of a Aristotle’s Six Elements of a Whole Human LifeWhole Human Life
HealthWealthFriendshipMoral VirtueIntellectual VirtueGood Fortune
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Important Influences on Character Formation
Associations Our friends, family, and role models
Books Can expand or limit our potential
Self-Concept We do what we do to be
consistent with who we are
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Levels of MoralityA person’s level of morality determines whether people will trust and respect the leader. On what basis does the individual make ethical decisions?
Preconventional Morality
Conventional Morality
Postconventional Morality
Stages 1 & 2 Stages 3 & 4 Stages 5 & 6
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Most Mentioned ValuesHonestyRespectServiceExcellenceIntegrity
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The Ethical Leader Focuses on the Well-Being of Four Groups of People
CustomersEmployeesShareholdersCommunity
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Six Values of Caring LeadersHonestyConsiderationResponsibilityPersistenceExcellenceCommitment
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Six Types of ValuesTheoreticalEconomicAestheticSocialPoliticalReligious
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TheoreticalPrimary interest is
the discovery of truth
Prefers a cognitive approach
Prefers to order and systemize knowledge
One example is Albert Einstein
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EconomicPrimary interest is
finding what is usefulEnterprising and
efficientMore interested in
financial worth than political or social worth
Want practical education
One example is Andrew Carnegie
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AestheticReceives the highest
satisfaction from harmony and beauty
Feels life is to be enjoyed for its own sake
Interested in people but not necessarily their welfare
IndividualisticOne example is
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SocialLove is their highest
valueKind, sympathetic,
and helpful to othersOthers are people,
not toolsUnselfishOne example is Jane
Addams
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PoliticalInterested in gaining
power and influenceWant to exercise
authorityWant to be in chargeOne example is
Queen Elizabeth I
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ReligiousHighest value is
spiritual peaceFocus on events,
people, and experiences in the world
An example is Mother Teresa
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Character DevelopmentStephen Covey, author, wrote the book The Seven Habits of Highly Effective People.He concluded that each person should strive to develop seven important habits that are basic ingredients for character development.
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Habit #1Be Proactive
Take personal responsibility for your life.
Be a driver, not a drifter
View yourself as the master of your own destiny.
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Habit #2Begin with the end in mind
Have a clear picture of what you want to accomplish before you act
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Habit #3Put first things first
Prioritize your activities in line with your value system to gain control of your life
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Habit #4Think Win-Win
Helping others can let both parties succeed.
Treat others how you would like to be treated.
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Habit #5First Understand
Then be Understood
This shows humility and respect.
It yields more truth and multiplies knowledge.
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Habit #6Synergize
Together everyone achieves more! Synergy requires openness to change and appreciation of diversity.
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Habit #7Sharpen the Saw
There is inevitable need for renewal and reinforcement. Continue your education and open yourself to new experiences!
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Criteria for the Best Work Rules1) they reflect the ethical ideals of the ownership, or, in the case of public organizations, the public trust;
2) they are reviewed periodically for needed revisions;
3) they are few in number;
4) they are stated clearly;
5) they are communicated to all employees; and
6) they apply equally to all employees, regardless of level of authority or nature of duties.
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Six Areas for Ethical GuidelinesGovernment relationsEmployee relationsCommunity and environment relationsBusiness relationsProductionConsumer relations
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Seven Basic Rules for Organizations EthicsObey the lawTell the truthShow respect for peopleFollow the Golden RulePrimum non nocere (above all, do no harm)Practice participation, not paternalismAlways act when you have the responsibility
to do so
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Four key Ethical Questions of Rotary International
1. Is it truth?2. Is it fair to all concerned?3. Will it build goodwill and better
relationships?4. Will it be beneficial to all concerned?
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Sample Credo of an Ethical CompanyWe will be honest and trustworthy in all of our dealings. We will treat every individual with respect and dignity. We will follow the golden rule in all matters. We will strive for excellence in all work performed. We will obey the laws of our land in fact and in spirit. We will always do the right thing in every situation to the best of our abilities. If we fail in abiding by these principles, we will do whatever is needed to make amends.
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