Ethics & Compliance Training
Effective ethics training is less skills-based and more focused on outlining expectations of behavior in the workplace. Organization members generally know the “right” answer to most ethical questions in an abstract setting. However, if these same questions arise during an important contract negotiation or if a critical customer relationship is on the line, individuals may feel pressured to make an alternate choice. Thus, effective ethics training is more about instilling values and promoting positive behaviors than about solving a particular problem.
Examples
Abramoff and Self-Serving Bias
Abramoff’s version of the self-serving bias, which causes us to see things in ways that support our best interests and…
Learn MoreAbramoff and Role Morality
Abramoff’s version of role morality, which is our tendency to use different moral standards as we play different “roles” in…
Learn MoreAbramoff and Rationalizations
Abramoff’s version of rationalizations, which are the excuses we make for not living up to our own, or society’s, ethical…
Learn MoreAbramoff and Overconfidence Bias
Abramoff’s version of overconfidence bias, which is our tendency to be more confident about our moral character and our ability…
Learn MoreAbramoff and Moral Equilibrium
Abramoff’s version of moral equilibrium, which describes our tendency to keep a running scoreboard in our heads that compares our…
Learn MoreAbramoff and Framing
Abramoff’s version of framing, which describes how our judgments, including our ethical judgments, are affected just by how a situation…
Learn MoreIn It To Win: The Jack Abramoff Story
Featuring former lobbyist and convicted felon Jack Abramoff, this 25-minute documentary from the McCombs School of Business explores the biases…
Learn MoreHarvey Weinstein
This short animated video from the McCombs School of Business looks at the "open secret" of Harvey Weinstein's treatment of…
Learn MoreEmissions Scandal
This short animated video from the McCombs School of Business examines the Volkswagen emissions scandal and its origins. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmXEZ1gqTSY&feature=emb_imp_woyt
Learn MoreAirline Passenger Treatment
This short animated video from the McCombs School of Business looks at the involuntary deplaning of airline passenger David Dao.…
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Giving Voice to Values: Reasons & Rationalizations
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i9KMJuGg52Q
Learn MoreGiving Voice to Values: Voice
You are more likely to say words that you’ve pre-scripted for yourself, and more likely to “voice” your values, with scripting and practice. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZSoXqsrOqqM
Learn MoreGiving Voice to Values: Self-knowledge & Alignment
Self-knowledge and alignment means to voice and act on your values in a way that is consistent with who you are and builds on your strengths. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fMF8K8AXM8E
Learn MoreGiving Voice to Values: Purpose
Define your personal and professional purpose explicitly and broadly before conflicts arise, and appeal to this sense of purpose in others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7dAela3UW0s
Learn MoreGiving Voice to Values: Normalization
Normalization means expecting values conflicts so that you approach them calmly and competently. Over-reaction can limit your choices unnecessarily. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fFDKcnKL0tY
Learn MoreGiving Voice to Values: Choice
Believe that you have a choice about voicing your values and know what has helped – and hindered you – in the past so you can work around these factors. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ljDcziaELE0
Learn MoreGiving Voice to Values: Values
Know and appeal to a short list of widely shared values. Don't assume too little -- or too much -- commonality with the viewpoints of others. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3Q-E7-lkt4
Learn MoreVeil of Ignorance
What is the veil of ignorance? Learn about this ethics concept in this video from the McCombs School of Business. For more video definitions, select from the list on this page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qWSYpiE54cg
Learn MoreValues
What are values? Learn about this ethics concept in this video from the McCombs School of Business. For more video definitions, select from the list on this page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SCjYaatMJuY
Learn MoreUtilitarianism
What is utilitarianism? Learn about this ethics concept in this video from the McCombs School of Business. For more video definitions, select from the list on this page. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-FrZl22_79Q
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