The Professional Accountability subfacet focuses on the importance of taking responsibility for one’s actions, particularly in professional settings. It is about owning up to mistakes, making ethical decisions, and being transparent with stakeholders. This subfacet highlights how accountability influences trust and integrity in the workplace.
Abstract: Accountability is central to organizational psychology and is often discussed in relation to trust. Theories suggest that accountability increases performance by fostering a sense of responsibility and trustworthiness, particularly in team settings. Research by Brehm and Muenich highlights the role of accountability in reinforcing ethical behavior.
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Jones, T. M. (1991). Ethical decision making in organizations: A person-situation interactionist model. Academy of Management Review.
5 Professional Accountability Questions
Question 1: What single core value most guides your decision-making at work, and how?
Question 2: Describe a time when you took responsibility for a mistake. How did you handle it?
Question 3: Share an experience where you stood up for your values in the workplace.
Question 4: How do you define ethical conduct in a high-performance work environment?
Question 5: What role does structure or hierarchy play in your ideal work environment?