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In an article by Anne Federwisch on the Ethical Issues in the Financial Services Industry, she refers to the research of Ronald F.Duska and James Mitchell. It seems that these 5 issues can be the same issues in any number of industries. Here they are: 1.Self-interest sometimes morphs into greed and selfishness. 2.Some…
Having a right and doing what’s right are not the same, right? I recently read this statement, and it got me thinking. Just because one has the right, doesn’t mean that that right is “right.” When can one’s right be? Just because one has the right to do or say pretty much one…
It is becoming increasingly important that leaders need be more proactive in their approach to the ethical considerations of their roles, power and influence on their people and respective organizations. Here are few questions to help, at least, start ethical reflections on leadership and to be used as a springboard for more in…
I can’t tell you how many articles I have read, news reports that I have seen, recent research, all referring the need for ethical leadership, ethical oversight, ethics education, etc. What is going on here? With all this focus, why aren’t these people/companies, doing anything about it? If a need for this is reported, that…
1. Making clear the differences and likenesses between compliance and ethics, including the different approaches to training/education of each. 2. Compliance training needs to be ongoing, so must the approach, financial investment and how ethics compliments the compliance training initiative. 3. The understanding and the reality that compliance experts, have their…
Values, Virtues, and Leadership In these challenging times for many businesses, leaders need to periodically take a step back and spend time in reflection as to what their real influence is in their respective workplaces. Take time in the beginning and the end of each day to ponder on how well you’ve done in staying…
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What are specific ethical behaviors that are required of all levels of leadership? What are the consequences if leaders don’t behave ethically? If none, why not? What are the situations that leaders encounter at work that could lead them into a grey area? Is training provided to deal with those situations? How should grey…
These terms tend to be seen as very subjective, i.e. according to whom is something right or wrong, who says so, “this has nothing to do with me” attitude and so what, etc. Rather use these phrases. What is negotiable and what is not negotiable and why. What is acceptable and what is not acceptable…
In the recent article: Company culture essential to strong ethics and compliance program, by Mekhala Roy, Mekhala’s research pointed out that there are several reasons why employees engage in unethical behavior. Financial worries Pressure to meet sales targets Being unaware what they are doing is wrong or not knowing where to seek help is…
