The Ethics and Integrity subfacet delves into how personal ethics and integrity are tested and upheld in professional settings. It reflects on moments where values are challenged and how individuals navigate those situations with honesty and responsibility. This subfacet emphasizes the importance of maintaining a high ethical standard in decision-making processes and aligning one's actions with moral principles, even under pressure.
Abstract: The concept of integrity is rooted in moral philosophy, particularly in the works of Aristotle and Kant, who argued that ethical actions are those that are consistent with universal moral principles. In the modern context, ethical decision-making theories, such as Kohlberg’s stages of moral development, provide insights into how individuals confront and resolve moral dilemmas.
Kohlberg, L. (1981). *Essays on Moral Development, Volume One: The Philosophy of Moral Development*. Harper & Row.
Rest, J. R. (1986). Moral development: Advances in research and theory. Praeger Publishers.
Brown, M. E., & Treviño, L. K. (2006). Ethical leadership: A review and future directions. The Leadership Quarterly.
5 Ethics & Integrity Questions
Question 1: What core personal value would you never compromise, even in a challenging situation?
Question 2: If you could describe your career philosophy in one sentence, what would it be?
Question 3: Describe a time you faced a challenge to your integrity, such as a disagreement with a policy or a situation that tested your values. What was the outcome, and what did you learn?
Question 4: If you noticed a colleague acting unethically, what steps would you take to address it?
Question 5: How do you balance your personal values with the values and culture of your organization, especially when they conflict?