•Nothing should ever compromise our commitment to acting with integrity – not “making the numbers,” competitive pressures or even direct orders from a superior.
•You must conduct all aspects of our business in an ethical manner that reflects our dedication to integrity, honesty and fairness.
•Integrity and Compliance with Law.
•Act Ethically In the Handling, Reporting and Use of Data.
•Protect Our Funds and Property.
•Protect Confidential Information.
•Avoid Conflicts of Interest.
•Fair Dealing.
•Treat Fellow Associates With Respect and Dignity and Help Provide a Safe Work Place.
•Provide Full, Fair and Accurate Disclosure in All Public Communications and in Compliance with All Applicable Law.
Definition of Integrity
•integrity
•Main Entry: in·teg·ri·ty Pronunciation: in-'te-gr&-tEFunction: nounEtymology: Middle English integrite, from Middle French & Latin; Middle French integrité, from Latin integritat-, integritas, from integr-, integer entire
1 : firm adherence to a code of especially moral or artistic values : INCORRUPTIBILITY
2 : an unimpaired condition : SOUNDNESS
3 : the quality or state of being complete or undivided : COMPLETENESS
synonym see HONESTY
Philosophical discipline dealing with what is good and bad and with moral duty and obligation, a set of moral principles. Principles of conduct governing an individual or a group.
Ethics Discussions
* Cannibalism.
* Political System.
* Costumes
choices vs. consequences
The choice of acting in a way, will affect ourselves and our surroundings directly
Integrity At Work
Ethical behavior means doing what is right, what brings the greatest benefit or the least harm to all involved. We may argue about the fact that doing what is right but not about the fact that doing what is right is at the core of ethical behavior. Students may learn such lessons in class, but leaders must live them. Business is a heavy dose of applied ethics. Every day, executives face so many choices, so many moments of truth. Wise choices result in works of creativity, innovation, and real significance.
Promises at Work
Great business leaders understand companies are more than financial machines. Companies are also micro-societies in which employees continue to develop and learn about themselves, their families, their business and their communities.
Business, at its best, consists of people freely cooperating to produce great products at a great price. We don't get voluntary cooperation without mutual respect. Businesses that understand that can make money.
Promises at Work. Trust
* Trust, like respect, is earned. Think of it as an investment. You observe a person's behavior over time, and gradually decide whether or not to invest your trust in them. Though everyone initially deserves a base "line of credit," it would be unwise to rely on "just anybody" in high-risk situations
* Make fewer and better agreements and promises. It will help you to honor them and be known as someone that keeps them.
* Learn to learn. Act as if there's no such thing as failure, there's only feedback.
* Re-negotiate as early as possible. When a promise must be re-negotiated, do so early, anticipate and the focus will be on the agreement and what can be done, not on your reliability, limitations, or whose fault it is.
* Renegotiate any dysfunctional agreements. If you continually rely on someone that does not produce the goods, you suffer. Do you know anybody in your life who is, in a sense, wearing a hole in your pocket? You stretch to give them another chance, time and time again. Some relationships, by contrast, pay dividends, while with others, you could say that your "trust fund" is overdrawn. Over-reliance can be balanced with a good dose of appropriate skepticism and a tighter, renegotiated agreement. A negotiated agreement will help shift the burden of responsibility so that there's two of you trusting.
* Say what you mean (and mean what you say) Being direct and tactful in equal measures helps others feel safe. If you've got some difficult feedback to deliver, balance your message with positive reinforcement, say how you feel about it, and encourage them to do the same. Your courageous and considerate communication will send a signal that you can be trusted, even if your message isn't good news. As others see you being open and forthcoming, they'll quickly clear up any misunderstandings, be straight and direct, and expect the same. When trust is based on being able to predict the other person's behavior, you'll have a reason to be curious about how people operate so you can discover and play to their strengths.
Success and Failures at Work Sharing and Absorbing
* No relationship in our personal lives or at our work can last unless partners treat each other with loyalty, generosity, respect, honor, and trust.
* Let’s see to it that we continue to foster those attributes and keep ethics where it should be: at the foundation of everything we do.
* Successful products, services and relationships are all connected by a common thread-integrity. It goes beyond quality, customer service, and empowerment to build trust and commitment among customers, employees, suppliers, and the community.
Path to more Integrity
* Keep track of both implicit and explicit promises you make and ensure that they are all met; if they cannot be met make sure you explain why.
* When receiving praise, be sure to give credit to others who assisted you along the way.
* Take a stand on an issue that is important to you and the team.
* Review with your staff the Starwood Code of conduct and make sure they understand what it means.
* Ensure that you are not expecting more from people than you provide yourself.
* Behave in a manner that you expect from others.
* Participate in a volunteer effort and encourage others to do the same.
* Meet regularly with your manager, peers, and direct reports, to ensure that you are satisfying all of your commitments to them.
*Serve as a role model for others.
* Challenge others to take ethical considerations into account before they make decisions
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