Situational integrity's slippery slope.I read with interest the article by Robert Hooijberg ("How to Ensure Integrity," January/February 2005). Professor Hooijberg pleas for accountability, clarity and definition of values. His article did more to mystify the topic than to assert principles. I believe we do a disservice dis·ser·vice n. A harmful action; an injury. disservice Noun a harmful action Noun 1. when we describe integrity as a value that works only in a setting that enables it. People enable integrity. If you want clarity, rid the organization of the assumption that integrity is situational. We're either in a state of integrity or we're not. Finding scenarios that make it understandable to not have integrity is the beginning of the end of the system. Rationalization rationalization, in psychology: see defense mechanism. begins to precede wisdom and we end up with bankrupt BANKRUPT. A person who has done, or suffered some act to be done, which is by law declared an act of bankruptcy; in such case he may be declared a bankrupt. 2. It is proper to notice that there is much difference between a bankrupt and an insolvent. principles. Professor Hooijberg ponders, "What is our integrity worth if our company goes bankrupt?" The answer is if we maintain our integrity, we're worth a great deal; if we don't, then we were bankrupt anyway. James P. Hackett President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. Steelcase Grand Rapids Grand Rapids, city (1990 pop. 189,126), seat of Kent co., SW central Mich., on the Grand River; inc. 1850. The second largest city in the state, it is a distribution, wholesale, and industrial center for an area that yields fruit, dairy products, farm produce, , Mich. |
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