CORE VALUES OF COMMON GOOD,

SOCIAL RESPONSIBILTY AND

ACCOUNTABILITY AND COMPASSION IN
COMMUNITY SERVICE

by: Quilnet, Rosalie

CORE VALUES

The core values of an organization are those

values we hold which form the foundation on
which we perform work and conduct ourselves.
Core values are what support the vision, shape the culture
and reflect what a company values. They are the essence
of the company’s identity – the principles, beliefs or
philosophy of values. Many companies focus mostly on the
technical competencies but often forget what are the
underlying competencies that make their companies run
smoothly — core values. Establishing strong core values
provides both internal and external advantages to the
company:
• Core values help companies in the decision-making
processes.
• Core values educate clients and potential customers
about what the company is about and clarify the identity
of the company. Especially in this competitive world,
having a set of specific core values that speak to the
public is definitely a competitive advantage.
List of core values that are common across
organizations in different industries:
• Accountability – Acknowledging and assuming responsibility for
actions, products, decisions, and policies. It can be applied to
both individual accountability on the part of employees and
accountability of the company as a whole.
• Balance – Taking a proactive stand to create and maintain a
healthy work-life balance for workers.
• Commitment – Committing to great product, service, and other
initiatives that impact lives within and outside the organization.
• Community –Contributing to society and demonstrating corporate
social responsibility.
• Diversity – respecting the diversity and giving the best of
composition. Establishing an employee equity program.
• Empowerment – Encouraging employees to take initiative and
give the best. Adopting an error-embracing environment to
empower employees to lead and make decisions.
• Innovation – Pursuing new creative ideas that have the potential
to change the world.
• Integrity – Acting with honesty and honor without compromising
the truth.
• Ownership – Taking care of the company and customers as they
were one’s own.
Common Good

It is the core of any situation where two or more

people form a partnership, group or country.
The reason many organizations exist is to
provide a common defense, mass-transit, public
safety, public health and many other functions.
Without common good, there would be no other
reason to form an association.
What is Social Responsibility?
• Social responsibility means that businesses, in addition to
maximizing shareholder value, must act in a manner that
benefits society. Social responsibility has become
increasingly important to investors and consumers who
seek investments that are not just profitable but also
contribute to the welfare of society and the environment.
Social Responsibility

Social responsibility is an ethical theory in which

individuals are accountable for fulfilling their civic
duty, and the actions of an individual must benefit the
whole of society. In this way, there must be a balance
between economic growth and the welfare of society
and the environment. If this equilibrium is
maintained, then social responsibility is
accomplished.
When Do Social Responsibility and Ethics Apply?

The theory of social responsibility and ethics applies

in both individual and group capacities. It should be
incorporated into daily actions/decisions, particularly
ones that will have an effect on other persons and/or
the environment. In the larger, group capacity, a code
of social responsibility and ethics is applied within
said group as well as during interactions with another
group or an individual.
What is accountability?

Accountability was defined as the duty of an organization or

individual to account for their actions and accept
responsibility for them.
Two Types of Accountability
• Personal Accountability
- the duty of the individual to take responsibility for his or
her actions. Every individual is socially, morally and legally
accountable to the community or organisation that they
belong to.
• Social Responsibility
- means that public officials, politicians and service
providers are held accountable to the public and service
users for their conduct and performance.
There are many benefits to building more compassionate,
connected communities:
• Compassionate communities are resilient in the face of
hardship.
• Compassionate communities lead to greater variety and
opportunity.
• Compassionate communities encourage creative problem
solving.
• Compassionate communities break down stereotypes.
For all who are ready to start taking compassionate action,
here are six ways to get to work:
1. Encourage compassion in your community.
2. Speak up for inclusion and equality.
3. Live generously, daily.
4. Show up for your community.
5.Share your story.
6. Read widely.
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THANK YOU!