7.2 Developing ethics codes and statements of values  (Page 9/11)

Exercise 5: do a statement of values for students at your university

In this third exercise, work with your group to develop a refined list of five to seven values. you can refine your list by integrating or synthesizing values, grouping specific values under more general ones, and integrating values into others as parts. do your best to make your list comprehensive and representative.

1. Brainstorm : list the values for your group. Keep in mind that values are multi-dimensional. For example, in the academic context, the values will break down into dimensions corresponding to stakeholder: faculty, students, administration, and other academic stakeholders.
2. Refine : reduce your list to a manageable size (5-7). Do this by rewording, synthesizing, combining, and eliminating.
3. Post : share your list with the entire group.
4. Revise : make any last minute changes.
5. Combine : a moderator will organize the lists into a ballot
6. Vote : Each person ranks the top five values

Exercise 6--conveying our values: crafting a values-based code

Each value in your statement of values needs to be accompanied by a value profile. give a description of the value in everyday, non-technical terms. think concretely. for example, those who exemplify your value behave in a certain fashion, exhibit certain commitments, pursue certain projects, and show certain attitudes and emotions. try to think of general guidelines to keep in mind when working to realize your value. finally, values challenge us because portray our aspirations. think of specific ways values challenge us. for example, students may set for themselves the challenge of working responsibly in teams. they can further spell out what kinds of actions and attitudes this might require. faculty members might set for themselves the challenge of grading more fairly. this could require actions like developing rubrics and refining exams to make them clearer. the purpose of this fourth exercise is to provide content to your statement of values and begin its implementation in your community. the following steps ennumerated below will help.

1. Value : Responsibility
2. Description : a responsible person is a person who...
3. Principle : The faculty, students, and staff of the college of business Administration will...
4. Commitments : Keep office hours, do your fair share in work teams, divide work into clear and coordinated tasks, tec.

Exercise 7: creating awareness of the uprm college of business administration statement of values

This exercise provides you an opportunity to study and discuss the UPRM College of Business Administration Statement of Values (available via the PREREQUISITE LINKS). Your task consists of the following tasks:

• Read the entire UPRM CBA Statement of Values (individually)
• Discuss the particular section/value assigned to your group and briefly describe what commitments or challenges does this value present for the students, faculty and/or staff of the CBA
• List the most important commitments or challenges as precise and concise principles