Organisational culture: values must be lived for trust to exist City Talk It is the values and behaviours of individuals that determines the culture within an organisation. If individuals live up to their organisation’s published values this will engender trust among stakeholders. In recent times there has been a decline in public trust and an increase in public scepticism, not just in business but in many of [...]
Why personal reputation lies at the heart of our responsibilities as business professionals City Talk Individuals should seek to uphold the highest of ethical standards, and in so doing safeguard not only their own reputation but that of their organisation. Unethical behaviour has been at the root of recent scandals involving both individuals and corporations. A clear principle is that leadership and good habits are about taking personal responsibility. If [...]
Why having moral courage is a strength needed of all business professionals City Talk Doing the right thing takes courage and isn’t always easy. We explain why having moral courage is a strength required of all business professionals. In the ICAS research report What do you do now? Ethical issues encountered by Chartered Accountants, Dr David Molyneaux said that ‘courage’ is not usually a term associated with the accountancy [...]
Why every individual has a personal responsibility to act ethically November 8, 2021 All individuals must take personal responsibility for the important role they have to play in business and society. Individuals have personal values, guided by various factors throughout their lifetime; but, corporate entities also purport to have values defining the culture of the organisation. An individual’s personal values and behaviour will be influenced by peers and [...]
Seven golden ethical principles May 21, 2021 The opportunity is now for all leaders to lean into restoring public trust in corporate governance, as we begin to build back better in the wake of a series of corporate failings. The global pandemic and our return to work presents an opportunity for organisations and leaders to re-establish a culture that is built on [...]
