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Exercise-Conveying Our Values: Crafting a Values-Based Code

15 January, 2016 - 09:10
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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.