As we talked about before in this module, it’s important for project managers to work ethically. This means doing the right thing, not just following rules. There are written rules and laws, but there are also moral rules and values.
What are these moral rules and values? Let’s break it down with some explanations and examples.
Moral rules are like a list of dos and don’ts for how a person should behave. For instance, one moral rule is “don’t steal.”
Values are strong beliefs that guide how we act in different situations. They show what we think is good behavior. Values can be personal, but they can also be shared in groups like companies. When a bunch of people in the same group share these values, they shape how everyone acts in that group.
In companies, these shared values are super important. They make up the core of what the company’s culture is all about. These values are a small set of important beliefs that don’t change much, and they really influence how people act at work.
For example, The Open University (2019) has some values they believe in:
In our work, we stick to The Open University values of being inclusive, innovative, and responsive.
The value of being inclusive and innovative is a big part of what people do at The Open University. They use this value to make sure everyone can access knowledge through new and creative solutions.
Values and moral rules help everyone know how to behave in a group or at work. It’s good to think about them to understand how they affect the decisions we make when working on projects.
Think about the values your workplace or a group you’re in follows. Can you name some of these values? How do these values affect how you work on projects? Share your thoughts with other learners in the discussion below.
The core values of my company is Innovation, Creative, Adaptive, Respective and Empathy – ICARE
The organizational core of my company are Honesty, friendliness, customer service, humility and Kaizen. These core values always remind us of our mision and how to achieve your vision.
I’m a member of an organization called AIESEC and these are our values;
Striving for excellence, demonstrating integrity, activating leadership, living diversity and enjoying participation.
We focus on these values to ensure that the young people who take part in AIESEC become leaders of positive impact.
Some of the values in my organization are
Confidentiality and privacy
Empathy
Dedication
Team work
Accountability
Fairness and Equity
We’re trained to take full responsibility of our every actions and to ensure all are in line with the key role of the organization
EZE JACINTA OGECHUKWU
COHORT 14
TEAM 4
Some of the values in my organization are
Confidentiality and privacy
Empathy
Dedication
Team work
Accountability
Fairness and Equity
We’re trained to take full responsibility of our every actions and to ensure all are in line with the key role of the organization
EZE JACINTA OGECHUKWU
COHORT24
TEAM 4
Some of the values in my organization are
Confidentiality and privacy
Empathy
Dedication
Team work
Accountability
Fairness and Equity
We’re trained to take full responsibility of our every actions and to ensure all are in line with the key role of the organization
EZE JACINTA OGECHUKWU
COHORT 14
TEAM 4
COHORT 14
Some of the values in my organization include empathy, dedication, team work and accountability.
It is of great essence to be accountable and take full responsibility of your actions.other values stated above is quite very essential
The scope of ethics in projects encompasses a broad range of considerations related to moral principles, values, and standards of conduct that guide the behavior of project stakeholders. Ethics in projects extends beyond mere compliance with laws and regulations; it involves making morally sound decisions and actions that uphold integrity, fairness, accountability, and respect for all stakeholders involved. Here are some key aspects of the scope of ethics in projects:
– Stakeholder Engagement
– Transparency and Accountability
– Conflict of Interest
– Fairness and Equity
– Integrity in Decision-Making
– Respect for Diversity and Inclusion
– Environmental Responsibility:
– Compliance with Laws and Regulations:
– Confidentiality and Privacy
– Continuous Learning and Improvement:
In my organization some of the core values includes dedication, team work, accountability, and empathy. It is important and necessary to be accountable and take full responsibility of your actions it helps make things go smoothly.
THE SCOPE OF ETHICS IN PROJECTS(DISCUSSION)
Moral rules are guidelines for me, as an operations manager in an health care organization. Our moral rules involve
1. Prescriptions must always be labeled no matter the urgency of the situation.
2. We are not allowed to react but respond to any client no matter how right you as a care giver might be.
3. We do not sell medicines without an authorized prescription.
4. Truth must be told always, a client’s life might depend on it.
5. In case of emergency, give first Aid
Our core values include empathy, integrity, flexibility sustainability, optimum care, time management, organization, customer support among others.
All these and more forms the foundation our work ethics are built on and we have flexibility to let our clients and stakeholders know we are open to change.
The values that define my workplace and project implementation are anchored on.
1. Excellence
2. Serving others
3. Innovation
4. Creating opportunities
5. Exceeding expectations
This has created a robust work culture and constantly exhibited in all the work we do.