Ethics. Values.

Integrity
 Ethics, Values, Integrity
• The study of ethics is the branch of philosophy that deals with values relating to human
conduct, with respect to right and wrong.

• Values are the abstract concepts of what is right and wrong, and what is worthwhile
and desirable.

• Values are the principles or standards of conduct.

• Values are what ethics are all about. Values are what drive our actions.

• Integrity is the uncompromising adherence to ethical principles.

 Ethics involves values and integrity

• Ethics are our principles of conduct, based upon our values; and
integrity is our ability to consistently live by our expressed values.

• Ethics are important for being an effective leader in tough times

 Its not always Black or White

• As leaders we are often called upon to take decisions especially

when the ethical issues are blurred

• It is easier to deal with touchy situations (ethical dilemmas) when

you have already spent some time and energy thinking about your
own principles and ethics
 What is an Ethical Dilemma

• Where it is hard to know the right thing to do

•  Where there are bad outcomes whatever choice you make

•  Where the cost of doing the right thing is high

•  One that occurs because it is central to your obligations

•  One that reoccurs due to multiple roles you have

 Process of Valuing
• The process involves seven actions.:

• PRIZING one.s beliefs and actions:

1. Prizing and cherishing what one believes, being proud of one’s personal values.

2. Letting others know, when appropriate, what it is that a person values and prizes and

is willing and not willing to do.

• CHOOSING one’s beliefs and behaviors

3. Choosing from alternatives, knowing that there are other value options one can hold.
 Process of Valuing (contd)

4. Choosing values after thinking through the consequences of each value.

5. Being free to choose one’s values, unencumbered by family restrictions, value systems

of others, value systems imposed by other people or organizations.

• ACTING on one’s beliefs

6. Acting out one’s values and making decisions based on one’s values.

7. Acting out one’s values with consistency, and repetition so that people who know you

know how you will act in certain

• Most unavoidable ethical dilemmas can be anticipated

•  If you can anticipate them, you can prepare for them

•  If you are prepared, you will make better decisions

•  Knowing the unavoidable ethical dilemmas in your life is

“wisdom”
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