1. Ethics Ethics Integrity Respect Honesty Values

2. Beliefs and Values Write your own definition, 1 or 2 sentences, of each of the words above Write your own definition, 1 or 2 sentences, of each of the words above

3. Beliefs Beliefs are the assumptions we make about ourselves, about others in the world and about how we expect things to be. Beliefs are the assumptions we make about ourselves, about others in the world and about how we expect things to be. I believe: I believe:  All students can learn  I need to exercise every day

4. Values Values are traits or qualities that are considered worthwhile; they represent your highest priorities and deeply held driving forces Values are traits or qualities that are considered worthwhile; they represent your highest priorities and deeply held driving forces I value: I value:  Integrity  Teamwork  Persistence  Optimism

5. Values  You demonstrate and model your values in action in your personal and work behaviour, decision making and interpersonal interaction

6. Business Ethics  Written & unwritten codes of principles & values that govern decisions & actions within a company.  The organization’s culture sets standards for determining the difference between good and bad decision making and behaviour.

7. Business Ethics  Basically – knowing the difference between right and wrong and choosing to do what is right

8. Words of Wisdom In a recent Wall Street Journal article, psychology professor Steven Davis says that cheating by high school students has increased from about 20 percent in the 1940’s to 75 percent today.

9. Words of Wisdom If students lack ethics in high school and college, then there should be little surprise that they lack ethics in their careers. Greed and over-reaching ambition often end in disastrous personal consequences Do not underestimate the value of being able to sleep at night!

10. Confucius said: “To see what is right and not to do it is want of courage.”

11. Business Ethics: Standing up for what you believe is right Telling the truth Being committed to certain people or groups Integrity Honesty Responsibility Loyalty Taking care of all aspects of your job

12. Business Ethics: Understanding another person’s point of view Considering the feelings and viewpoints of others when you act Keeping other people’s personal information private Empathy Respect and last, but not least …. Confidentiality “The Golden Rule”: Treat others as you would be like to be treated