Clarifying Personal Values
Clarifying Personal Values
University of Phoenix
Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility
July 8, 2011
Elizabeth Berg, Faculty
University of Phoenix eberg@email.phoenix.edu Review the list of values located in Appendix C.
Create a list of the five values most important to you in making decisions.
Respect, Trust, Fairness, Teamwork, & Understanding
Write a 150- to 300-word response addressing the following questions:
· What commonalities do you see in the values you have chosen?
· How do these values affect your ethical decision-making?
· What will you do when one or more of the values you have listed conflict?
· Reflect on the values of your organization or an organization you are familiar with. Are there any major differences between your personal values and the organization’s values?
Finding commonalities or common ground between opponents in intractable conflicts is extremely important for successful transformation of those conflicts. The commonalities I noticed in all of the values chosen were that they eventually lead to a good work environment as a whole while developing good work ethics individually. Often, however, the emphasis in identity conflicts is on diversity how the groups are different, and whether one group or another is superior.
We face tough decisions every day. As a parent and professional I encounter several circumstances each day which test my patience, my character and my peace of mind. For me, my values guide me and shape my priorities and reactions. They serve as my markers to tell me if my life is heading in the right direction and if it is out turning out the way I want it to. When our actions and words are aligned with our values, life is generally good and we feel content, confident and satisfied. But when our behaviors don’t match-up with our values, we soon begin to sense an uneasiness that begins to swell and grow inside of us. This uncomfortable feeling tells us
University of Phoenix
Organizational Ethics and Social Responsibility
July 8, 2011
Elizabeth Berg, Faculty
University of Phoenix eberg@email.phoenix.edu Review the list of values located in Appendix C.
Create a list of the five values most important to you in making decisions.
Respect, Trust, Fairness, Teamwork, & Understanding
Write a 150- to 300-word response addressing the following questions:
· What commonalities do you see in the values you have chosen?
· How do these values affect your ethical decision-making?
· What will you do when one or more of the values you have listed conflict?
· Reflect on the values of your organization or an organization you are familiar with. Are there any major differences between your personal values and the organization’s values?
Finding commonalities or common ground between opponents in intractable conflicts is extremely important for successful transformation of those conflicts. The commonalities I noticed in all of the values chosen were that they eventually lead to a good work environment as a whole while developing good work ethics individually. Often, however, the emphasis in identity conflicts is on diversity how the groups are different, and whether one group or another is superior.
We face tough decisions every day. As a parent and professional I encounter several circumstances each day which test my patience, my character and my peace of mind. For me, my values guide me and shape my priorities and reactions. They serve as my markers to tell me if my life is heading in the right direction and if it is out turning out the way I want it to. When our actions and words are aligned with our values, life is generally good and we feel content, confident and satisfied. But when our behaviors don’t match-up with our values, we soon begin to sense an uneasiness that begins to swell and grow inside of us. This uncomfortable feeling tells us