1. Integrity and Ethics
Tulasi Sharan Sigdel Deputy Director of Studies, NASC PhD Student: Cultural Politics of Governance in Nepal
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2. Learning objectives
Explain the concept and meaning of integrity and ethics
Explain different approaches of integrity and ethics
Analyze ethical dilemma in workplace
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3. Presentation outline Meaning and concept of integrity and ethics
Philosophical approaches to ethics
Ethical competence
Characteristics of integrity leader/builder
Factors affecting integrity and ethical behaviour
Building integrity
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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. A VIDEO
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6. Philosophical views on ethics
The utilitarian approach
The rights approach
The fairness or justice approach
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7. When chief asks to Lie!
Hari Krishna is the chief of Duradada veterinary office in a remote village. The office is in a dilapidated condition seriously needing of repairs- a critical portion of the office has been damaged, causing it to become unusable. He tried many times to repair the office but failed to get any support. At the same time, a storm has blown across the village causing heavy damage of public offices 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. Hari Krishna has reported the district disaster committee officials that the damage to the office was caused by the storm.
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8. Cont…
Prior to DDC officials arriving to assess the damage at the station, the Hari Krishna calls Ram, a junior staff at the office and advised him to report DDC officials that the damage is the result of the storm. While not stated, annual evaluations are due next month, and Hari Krishna 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
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. Characteristics of ‘Toxic Leader’ VS ‘Integrity Builder’
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14. Core Characteristics of Toxic Leader
1. Commitment to public interest
1. Commitment to public interest
2. Incorruptibility
2. Incorruptibility 4.
Experimentation
3. Consistency of goal
6. Institutional intelligence
5. Competence
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15. Core Characteristics of Self Serving Popular Leader
1. Commitment to public interest
2. Incorruptibility
2. Incorruptibility 4.
Experimentation
3. Consistency of goal
6. Institutional intelligence
5. Competence
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16. Core Characteristics of Integrity Builder
1. Commitment to public interest
2. Incorruptibility 4.
Experimentation
3. Consistency of goal
6. Institutional intelligence
5. Competence
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17. What is integrity problem?
A significant discrepancy between…
A contract and actual execution
Policy and implementation
Entitlements and access
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18. Why integrity problem?
Integrity problem arises with ethical lapses and weak national integrity system
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19. National Integrity System
SUSTAIN-
ABLE
DEVELOP-
MENT
RULE OF
LAW
QUALITY OF
LIFE
N A T I O N A L I N T E G R I T Y
LEGISLATURE
EXECUTIVE
JUDICIARY
AUDITOR GENERAL
OMBUDSMAN
WATCHDOG AGENCIES
PUBLIC SERVICE
MEDIA
CIVIL SOCIETY
PRIVATE SECTOR
INTERNATIONAL ACTORS
P U B L I C A W A R E N E S S
S O C I E T Y’ S V A L U E S

20. Ethical Landscape
Source: Carol W. Lewis
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21. 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

22. 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

23. Thank You