INTRODUCTION SESSION I REVIEW September 28 Why Ethics

INTRODUCTION

SESSION I REVIEW September 28 • Why Ethics Matter • Components of an Ethical Fitness Program • 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 • • • 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 ØEnds – Based ØRule – Based ØCare – Based THE INSTITUTE FOR GLOBAL ETHICS © 1995

Dilemma Resolution 1 Review Case, Recall Paradigms 3 2 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 • • • 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, ” Mc. Kinley Quarterly Fall 2004

REVIVING ETHICAL BEHAVIOR • • • Modeling Enforcement Communication Transparency Ethics Start At The Top

Ways to Incorporate Ethical Values into the Campus Setting • • • 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 • • Expanding Moral Boundaries Imparting Decision Skills Teaching Moral Courage Building Cultures of Integrity