1. Integrity and Ethics
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2. Learning objectives
Describe the concept and meaning of integrity and ethics
Explain different approaches integrity and ethics
Analyze ethical dilemma
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3. Presentation outline Concept of integrity and ethics
Approaches of ethics
Factors affecting integrity and ethical behavior
Ways of solving integrity problems
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4. Ethics
A set of moral principles and standards of “right” behavior and conduct.
Right or wrong, good or bad in actions that affects others.
Moral values, principles, and standards that provide guidelines or framework for action
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5. Philosophical views on ethics
The utilitarian approach
The rights approach
The fairness or justice approach
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6. The speed train game
An electric train is travelling at 300 miles per hour. There are two directions from a junction, East and West. In the West direction, 5 people are tied on the railway line. In the east direction, 1 person is tied. The train is destined to go the west direction. It will crash the people to death. However there is a lever at the junction. If the lever is pulled, the train will change direction to the east, kill one person this time. By fate, you are standing at the lever. Do you pull the lever?
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7. When the in-charge asks to Lie!
Hari Krishna is in-charge of Duradada Health-post. The health post is in a dilapidated condition seriously needing of repairs- a critical portion of the health post has been damaged, causing it to become unusable. At the same time, a storm has blown across the village causing heavy damage of schools and houses. The area in and around the village has been declared a disaster area, and district disaster committee is assessing damage for emergency relief. The in-charge of the health post has reported the district disaster committee officials that the damage to the health post was caused by the storm. Prior to DDC officials arriving to assess the damage at the station, the health- post in-charge calls Ram, his subordinate, and advised him to report DDC officials that the damage is a result of the storm.
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8. While not stated, annual evaluations are due next month, and the in-charge is known to use the evaluations to reward loyalty and punish those who do not follow his instructions. Due to a previous illness in the family, Ram is in need of additional amount through annual reward to keep up with needs. Ram is in the state of dilemma and indecisiveness.
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9. Questions Should Ram report as advised by Hari Krishna?
Suppose, Ram turns his head and does what the incharge wants. Is he culpable of moral muteness? Or is he being unethical?
Should Ram complain to the incharge that he is being put in a difficult position that he cannot do?
What ethics management strategy would you employ to prevent situations like this from occurring?
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10. Ethical Competence: 3 Elements
Ability to identify and name an integrity problem
Knowledge of the legislation, codes, standards, related to the problem
Able to identify the solution
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11. Integrity: Viable Options3 5
Loyalty
Exit
Voice 2 1 4
Organize 6
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Source: Albert O. Hirshman

12. I = a (A,C,E ) – C What is integrity? a= alignment A= accountability
C= competence
E= ethics and
C= Corruption
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13. The roots of integrity
In a case, Nurturing a high-integrity culture, Jean Francois Manzoni writes:
Organization, that employ lasting success in terms of both performance and integrity, have developed a strong and positive organizational culture that nurtures its employees.
Changing organization culture requires modifying the common way of thinking
The first step for quest for integrity is basic compliance dimension. While this is necessary condition but not sufficient.
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14. Cont.…
High integrity entails more than respecting rules and regulations; it implies “doing the right things” for the organization
Building trust and trustworthiness
Eg: why should I pay tax?
How does my government make the best use of money I paid?
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15. Cont. “Breakdowns” of Integrity
Fear
Need?/Greed
How do these two things shape employee’s behaviour in organization?
How does it paralyzes organization’s culture?
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16. Ethical Landscape
Source: Carol W. Lewis
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17. Factors affecting Integrity and Ethical Behaviour
Manager as a Person
Employing Organization
External Environment
Family Influences
Policies, Code of conduct
Government regulations
Religious values
Behaviour of leaders, supervisors, peers and subordinates
Norms and values of politics – political behaviour
Personal standards, and needs
Organisational culture
Ethical climate of society- social values and norms
My Choice !
Ethical Behaviour
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18. Things we need! For integrity; Commitment
Clear set of values and standards
Communication of values and standards
Continuous and consistent actions
Moreover,
Assess your ethical position
Acknowledge that “it starts with me!”
Build ethical thinking into daily activities
Establish a legend; let it be disseminated
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19. Crushing stones
Gavin-ware wall
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20. Extracting stones
Crushing stones
Road
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21. Thank You
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