HUM1021 Ethics and Values

B.Tech

Sivakumar, R
SMBS, VIT Chennai
 Module-3
Professional Ethics

Profession and professionalism: Professional Responsibilities

and Issues – Code of Conduct- Core values at work place –
Work life balance.
Core Values at Workplace
Core Values
 Core values are those that consistently rank
higher than others
 A small set of timeless guiding principles
 General principles and beliefs that guide
intermediate and long-term goals
 Influence the behavior of individuals and
organizations
Why are Core Values important?
 There is a need for alignment between personal values
and organizational values
 When there is misalignment, bad things usually happen
 When there is alignment, your potential increases
significantly
 Guide decisions
 Form the basis for acceptable behaviors
 Individuals bring personal values into the organization
from their past experience and interactions with others;
these values are further influenced by organizational
culture.
Core Values

General Electric "I believe that our reputation

for integrity and honorable dealings is our most
important asset. Your GE team believes that
strong integrity is the foundation of great
performance. I hold myself to a high standard,
and I know you will do the same." Jeffrey Immelt,
Chairman & CEO
Core Values

Google “We’re building a culture rooted in

transparency, innovation, and scale.”
Sergey Brin & Larry Page
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• The Soul of Dell - Dell's success is built on a

foundation of personal and professional integrity. We
hold ourselves to standards of ethical behavior that
go well beyond legal minimums. We never
compromise these standards and we will never ask
any member of the Dell team to do so either. We
owe this to our customers, suppliers, shareholders
and other stakeholders. And we owe it to ourselves
because success without integrity is essentially
meaningless. Michael Dell, Chairman
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• Honesty & Integrity, We are committed to promoting

the highest standards of honesty and integrity
• Mutual Respect, We are committed to fostering an
environment in which every member of our community
nurtures the spirit of trust, teamwork, openness and
respect
• Pursuit of Excellence, We are committed to creating an
environment where all members of the community
pursue the highest possible level of academic
performance and personal development.
• Personal Accountability, We are committed to fostering
an environment where every member of the community
understands and accepts responsibility for upholding
and reinforcing our values
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Thank you