Ethics in theWorkplace

Building an honorable kingdom

Set the stage for a successful questby promoting ethics in your organization:

Because an honorable kingdom is a profitable one.

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A medieval visionary: Host visioning sessions

step 1:

Determine what a meaningful environment looks like

Gauge trust levels across the organization

Empower employees to do what’s right

Lay the foundation: Build a castle no one can infiltrate

step 2:

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The law of the land: ComplianceThe foundation for long-term success

Fairness at the Round TableDecision-makingPersonal interactionsPay and promotionsAllocation of resources

Trust: Chivalry in actionCharacterBehaviorsObserved traitsAssumptions about ethical intentions

Always honor the code: Ethical working self-concept Employee actions are based on organizational values

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Teach: Define what it means to “live” out ethical expectationsTrainingPerformance reviewsMentoring

EnforceEncouragementPraiseConsequences

Advocate: Promote your organization’s values everywhereMarketing materialsAnnual reportsMentoring meetingsPerformance reviews

Model: Always emulate your honor code

and other codes of conduct

Girl Scout® Law: Do what’s right

The Honorable Merchant: Be honest and fair

Harvard Business School® MBA Oath:Act as a role model through all actions

Lockheed Martin Code of Conduct:Exhibit high standards of integrity

Walt Disney® WorldCode of Business Conduct & Ethics:Refrain from corruption, unfair competition

or business practices harmful to society

KNIGHTLY VIRTUES

Who follows and who administers the code?

Where do employees go with questions about

how the code is interpreted? How do employees handle a suspected

violation of the code? What happens following a reported

suspected code violation?Are there consequences for violating the code?

step 3:Create your honor code

Cultivating honor inthe workplace:

4 STEPSTO NOBILITY

ETHICS AT WORKHow to build an honorable kingdom

Like a true knight: Live itstep 4:

300%by almost

100 most ethical companies

outperformedthe overall stock market= strongest predictor

of an ethical workplace

Company culture

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