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chapter 7: Designs for Societal Impact: Dual-Purpose Organizations, Corporate Sustainability, and Ethics 305 What is Your Level of Ethical Maturity? This exercise will help you better understand the concept of chics and what it means to you. It probably will not happen right away, but soon enough in your duties as an organization manager, you will be confronted with a situation that will test the strength of your ethical beliefs or your sense of justice. When answering the questions below, think about times when you were part of a student or work group. To what extent does each of the following statements characterize your behavior when working with others in a group? Spend a few minutes individually answering the questions below. Mostly Mostly True False 1. I can clearly state the principles and values that guide my actions. 2. I quickly acknowledge my mistakes and take responsibility for them. 3. I am able to quickly "forgive and forget" when someone has made a serious mistake that affected me. 4. When making a difficult decision, I take time to assess my principles and values. 5. I have a reputation among my friends and coworkers for keeping my word. 6. I am completely honest and can be trusted to tell the truth. 7. When someone asks me to keep a confidence, I always do so completely. 8. I hold others accountable for using ethical practices in their work. 9. I insist on doing what is fair and ethical even when it is not easy. 10. My coworkers would say that my behavior is very consistent with my values. Scoring: Count the number of Mostly True answers. Then follow the instructions below a. Divide into teams of four members. b. Each member report the number of Mostly True answers, and what your score means to you. c. Again, in turn, each member describe what they think influences their ethical behavior and decisions, such as a need for success or approval. d. Have groups share the common themes among their answers with the whole class, after which the instructor may lead a discussion on ethics and its power in organizations. Interpretation: Each of the questions above pertains to some aspect of ethical maturity. Ethical maturity means that you have the moral awareness to recognize the ethical elements of a given situation. In addition, it means the ability not only to judge right from wrong but the autonomy to make the ethical choice under difficult circumstances. Study the specific questions for which you scored Mostly True or Mostly False to learn more about your specific strengths and weaknesses. Think about what influences your ethical behavior and decisions, such as the need for success or approval