ETHICAL DECISION MAKING

Thunderbird Honor Council - Fernanda Arreola 2008 Chair

Objectives of this presentation:

• The role of the Honor Council• The Code of Conduct• The Hearing Process• The Professional Oath of Honor• Answer your questions

What is the Honor Council?

1. Education of sound ethical business practice & decision-making

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2. Adjudication of Honor Code violations

A student-led organization that performs two primary functions:

More on the Honor Council

1. 35 students and faculty in Fall 2008

2. MTB site has articles and links for more information

3. Staff Advisors James Scott, Registrar Greg Unruh, Lincoln

Center for Ethics

Contact Information:

Chairman: Fernanda Arreolafa@global.t-bird.edu

Chief Operations Officer: Rush Bakerrushbaker@global.t-bird.edu

Chief Investigations Officer:Seth Traegersethtraeger@global.t-bird.edu

Chief Communications Officers:Aaron Wilder and Ben Websteraaronwilder@global.t-bird.edubrwebster@global.t-bird.edu

Getting involved in the Honor Council…

1. Active = willing to take on a management role for any of our on-going projects

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2. On-Call = willing to help, as needed, in the event of a case investigation

3. Interested Suporter = live the Code of Honor & Conduct and help other people to do the same

THUNDERBIRD CODE OF HONOR & CONDUCTI commit to:Develop Trust through Honesty

Perform at the highest levels of excellence, as a member of the Thunderbird community, in my studies, research, learning and in my personal, professional and extra-curricular activities;Maintain standards of exemplary integrity so that no place exists for lying, cheating, stealing, plagiarizing, piracy or violating intellectual property rights, or for diminishing the personal liberties of fellow students, professors or other persons or entities.

Respect all Members of the Thunderbird CommunityValue diversity among colleagues and encourage cooperation by emphasizing positive human relationships and the honor of all people, whether pursuing personal or group results;Behave in a professional manner, both on and off Thunderbird campuses, in order to secure my personal reputation and enhance that of the Thunderbird community.

Lead by Example Have the courage to express disagreement respectfully, the strength to lead, and the wisdom to follow as essential parts of outstanding and mature character, always aiming to excel;Confront all forms of unethical behavior or any inappropriateness including physical and emotional harassment; hold my colleagues and myself accountable, and, if necessary, report adverse issues to the Honor Council or appropriate administrative offices.

Plagiarism

1. It’s not OK to just “copy” and “paste”2. Group Work: you are all responsible3. Cite your sources – learn how if you aren’t

sure how to do it4. Ask questions to be sure what’s right

Simple definition: Taking language or ideas that are not original to you and trying to pass them off as your own.

Consider this:

Cheating

1. Don’t talk at all during exams2. Don’t look around at other exams3. Only bring items the professor says you can

bring4. “Individual assignment” means you work on it

by yourself.

Simple Definition: Intentionally giving or receiving unauthorized help on an exam (including take home) or assignment.

Consider this:

Stealing

1. Photocopying course-packs is stealing2. Pirating software is stealing3. Don’t take things that don’t belong to you4. Take good care of your equipment in public

spaces

Simple Definition: Taking something that doesn’t belong to you without asking permission.

Consider this:

Harassment

1. Harassment will not be tolerated2. Care enough to know what is acceptable3. The norms in this community may be different

from those in your culture

Simple definition: There is no simple definition. Just be sensitive to the dignity of all people.

Consider this:

How do I report a violation?

1. Should campus security be involved?2. Can the issue be resolved between the parties

involved?3. Can the issue be resolved by involving a

member of faculty or staff?4. Ask an Honor Council member for advice

BEFORE you report a Code of Conduct violation please consider the following:

Honor Council´s Site Hot line details

What is the hearing process?

1. Suspected Honor Code violation reported2. The Honor Council´s Chair, Investigations Officer and

Registrar determine if it is an Honor Code Violation3. Investigation takes place4. Research is presented before Honor Council members and 2

Faculty. The group determines if a formal hearing is necessary.

5. People involved are notified and given the opportunity to present their case before the Honor Council

6. Formal hearing takes place

Thunderbird Professional Oath

1. First MBA Oath of its kind 2. Started in Fall 20043. Guideline for your professional

career4. Community-building effort5. Inaugural signing in Dec. 2005 6. Recite the Oath at graduation

Thunderbird Professional Oath of Honor

As a Thunderbird global leader, I vow always to:

Uphold the principles of ethics, integrity, honor and accountability as I

Excel professionally and personally;

Respect the equality and the dignity of all individuals as I

Build trust for future generations;

Abiding by these principles, may I enjoy life, reputation and peace.

This pledge I make freely and upon my honor

Thank You!