Chapter 4 Vocab Flashcards
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culture
a shared pattern of beliefs, expectation, and meanings that influences and guides the thinking and behaviors of the members of a particular group
6 things of culture
power distance, individual vs. collectivism, uncertainty avoidance, time and order orientation, masculinity vs. femininity, indulgent vs. restrained
how to see culture
tempo of work, the organizations approach to humor, methods of problem solving, the competitive environment, incentives, individual autonomy, hierarchical structure
compliance based culture
a corporate culture in which obedience to laws and regulations is the prevailing model for ethical behavior
values based culture
a corporate culture in which conformity to a statement of values and principles rather than simple obedience to laws and regulations is the prevailing model for ethical behavior
ethics officers
individuals within an organization charged with managerial oversight of ethical compliance and enforcement within the organization
credos
a statement of the beliefs or aims that guide someones actions
code of conduct
a set of behavior guidelines and expectations that govern all members of a business firm
mission statement
a formal summary statement that describes the goals, values, and institutional aim of an organization
whistle-blowing
a practice in which an individual within an organization reports organizational wrong-doing to the public or to others in position of authority
United States sentencing commission
an independent agency in the United States judiciary created in 1984 to regulate sentencing policy in the federal court system
compliance and ethics program actions
standards and procedures, responisibility of board and other executives, preclusion from authority, communication and training, monitoring evaluation reporting processes, incentive and disciplinary structures, response and modification mechanisms
