In this training you will get the answers to these questions and more

 What is ethical behavior and why does it matter

at work?
 How do I know if I am making ethical decisions?
 What process should I follow to make ethical
decisions?
 What is the Colleges policy on Ethics and
Standards of Conduct?
 Ethics in the Workplace
 Definitions, Benefits Choices

What are Ethics?

 Ethics are moral values which affect personal or

professional actions.

 They are more than a set of rules. Ethics are

knowing how to apply the rules and having the
strength of character to behave in an ethical
manner

Ethics and LSCPA

 General Guidelines
 Be professional and provide excellent customer
service.
 Record and report information accurately.
 (Examples LSCPA claims, monthly time reports,
travel vouchers)
 Cooperate with investigations.
 Observe College policies and procedures.

Ethics and LSCPA

 LSCPA employees should conduct themselves

professionally at all times on the job, and act
in ways that bring credit to themselves, the
College, and the public we serve.
 Your compliance with the Employee Ethics and
Standard of Conduct Policy is of utmost
importance. Unfortunately, even the appearance
of wrongdoing by one employee may affect the
reputation of every employee.
 These rules and standards of conduct are not only
LSCPA policy, but also Texas state law. Your
 compliance with these policies is expected for
continuing LSCPA employment.

Employee Ethics and Standard of Conduct PolicyBenefits of Ethics in the Workplace

 Personal Benefits
 Peace of mind
 Pride
 Good reputation
 Trust

 Other Benefits
 Ensure policies are legal
 Improve society
 Maintain a moral course in difficult times
 Develop strong teamwork and productivity

Making Ethical Choices

 When in doubt
 Talk to people whose judgment you respect.
 What would the most ethical person you know do?
 What would you do if you were sure everyone would
know?
 Golden Rule Treat others as you would want to be
treated.

Making Ethical Choices The Six Pillars of Character emphasize various values. These character
traits can help you to be ethical.

 Trustworthiness
 Honest Reliable Reputable
 Respect
 Tolerant Considerate With manners
 Responsibility
 Self control Self discipline Accountable

 Fairness
 Just Reasonable Impartial
 Caring
 Kind Compassionate Giving
 Citizenship
 Obey Respect Protect

Making Ethical Choices

  Act in a manner that promotes public confidence
in your integrity and fairness.
 Follow the Six Pillars of Character
 Be professional
 Give excellent customer service

 Follow LSCPAs Standards of Conduct as a guide

for what specific actions are allowed or
prohibited.
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Standards of Conduct

LSCPA Standards of Conduct

 Firearms/weapons
 Political activities
 Publicity
 Conflict of interest
 Prohibited representation

 Acceptance of gifts
 Confidentiality
 State property
 Outside employment
 Drug-free workplace

Standards of Conduct