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INTEGRITY

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INTEGRITY A preacher put this question to a class of

children: If all the good people were red

and all the bad people were green, whatcolour would you be?

One little girl thought mightily for amoment then replied, Reverend, Id bered-green. What would you haveanswered?

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INTEGRITY According to the ancient Greeks and

Egyptians, human beings are portrayed as

less than the gods, more than the beasts,yet somehow also both

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INTEGRITY Definition: Integrity is a state of

Completeness

Being well adjusted

Wholeness

Un-dividedness

Well adjusted

Sincerity of heart

Singleness of purpose

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INTEGRITY Def cont.

Genuineness

Truthfulness

Uprightness

Integrity is the mark of a person whowalks with single hearted devotion toGod and honourable behaviourtowards Him. (The old man)

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INTEGRITY One definition of integrity is fairness.

People working in organizations expect towork hard, do their best and give theiremployers their loyalty. In return they

expect to be treated fairly.

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INTEGRITY Quotation to Management: set your

expectations high; find men and womenwhose integrity and values you respect;get their agreement on a course of action;and give them your ultimate trust

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INTEGRITY It does not take long to find out that

people of integrity are often in short

supply. There will be many wanting to share a

drink with you.

Lots of them will say good morning to you

Very few will stand up for you

When trouble comes you will often bealone

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INTEGRITY Integrity is what we are and the way we

live and can be caught through exemplaryrole-modelling and coaching by moralleaders and mentors. It can also betaught.

(Quotation)

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INTEGRITY Many people spend time and emotion

managing their images; how they appear,how they sound, how they are quoted etc.Credibility is not about looking good it isabout being good.

Credibility is a product of trustworthiness.It is the power to elicit the belief in othersthat you can be trusted.

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INTEGRITY Do not try to hide your shortcomings and

flaws. This is dishonesty and people will

eventually find out about them.

If you admit your weaknesses andlimitations people will appreciate yourhonesty and integrity.

Credibility is a product of trustworthiness.

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INTEGRITY BUILDING OUR INTEGRITY

Focus on strengths

Focus on what is right not who is right (issue)

Set high personal standards

Value honesty and transparency

Show consistency of character

Commit yourself to absolute integrity

Develop an attitude of humble service.

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DUAL NATURE OF HUMAN BEINGSDealing with the dual nature

Close supervision Controls

Focusing on strengths

Recognizing the many gifts

Tolerance Sympathy

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DUAL NATURE OF HUMANBEINGS Summary

Every person has something to offer (talentsand skills)

Every person has a tendency to puthim/herself first

Every person is suspicious

Every person has a negative and a positiveside and both become dominant at differenttimes.

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DUAL NATURE OF HUMANBEINGS Consequently,

Tasks need to be understood well to meet highstandards

High standards must be insisted upon anddemanded

Each person must be made accountable A good manager must be absolutely fair

encouraging others.

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CONCLUSION

Leaders who combine high standards ofethical behaviour and walk their talk with

genuine concern for others and fairness inthe exercise of power inspire trust andloyalty.

Without integrity, relationships betweenleaders and those being led break downand collapse.

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