A Matter of Ethics：Facing The Fear of Doing The Right T.ppt

City of Scottsdale, AZ A Matter of Ethics: Facing The Fear of Doing The Right Thing Dr. Teri Traaen General Manager – Human Resources City of Scottsdale, AZ Proactive Responsibility Human Resources Departments’ must develop a comprehensive approach to promoting ethical behavior Code of Ethics Varied backgrounds Doing what is right – rarely enough Input from all levels Guidance for clear conduct Leadership Actions speak louder than words A dedication to ethical management Participate in training Take affirmative steps Set the moral tone through observable exemplary behavior Training Higher Education Evidence indicates that formal ethics training fosters improved ethical behavior Goal – the enhancement of maturity and professionalism Formal education appears to reinforce previous established ethical values in individuals Hiring Practices Applicant selection process Testing process – raises red flags, reduces susceptibility to unethical behavior Promoting ethics and increasing diversity – standards lowering Is this where we are? Shaping Your Beliefs Who has shaped or influenced your standard of ethics the most? How did he/she shape your standard of ethics? How do you continue to feel their impact? Ethical Environments Synergistic environments = those characterized by rigorous interchange among people…foster inquiry Environments that separate people depress inquiry By Bruce Joyce and Emily Calhoun, ASCD Educational Leadership. 1995 Ethical Inquiry Serious inquiry often leads us beyond the information we are accustomed to using By Bruce Joyce and Emily Calhoun, ASCD Educational Leadership. 1995 Trustworthiness It is about the business of character, integrity, maturity and an abundance mentality. It includes competence – in a technical, conceptual and interdependent sense. A trustworthy person evidences great judgment and wisdom Template For Change Identify four actions that you need to take that you have been putting off Answer these questions about the