=============== THE MBA OATH (from mbaoath.org) =========
THE MBA OATHAs a manager, my purpose is to serve the greater good by bringing people and resources together to create value that no single individual can create alone. Therefore I will seek a course that enhances the value my enterprise can create for society over the long term. I recognize my decisions can have far-reaching consequences that affect the well-being of individuals inside and outside my enterprise, today and in the future. As I reconcile the interests of different constituencies, I will face choices that are not easy for me and others.
Therefore I promise:
- I will act with utmost integrity and pursue my work in an ethical manner.
- I will safeguard the interests of my shareholders, co-workers, customers and the society in which we operate.
- I will manage my enterprise in good faith, guarding against decisions and behavior that advance my own narrow ambitions but harm the enterprise and the societies it serves.
- I will understand and uphold, both in letter and in spirit, the laws and contracts governing my own conduct and that of my enterprise.
- I will take responsibility for my actions, and I will represent the performance and risks of my enterprise accurately and honestly.
- I will develop both myself and other managers under my supervision so that the profession continues to grow and contribute to the well-being of society.
- I will strive to create sustainable economic, social, and environmental prosperity worldwide.
- I will be accountable to my peers and they will be accountable to me for living by this oath.
This oath I make freely, and upon my honor.
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Creative and a noteworthy development.
ks
4 comments:
This could be a very powerful idea if it is done without coersion. It is symbolic and could be remembered at times of decision. www.ethix.org
Of course. Oaths should never be done at knife-point, if I understand your definition correctly.
What do you mean by coerced? Will trying to do it 'just because everyone else in the class is doing it' constitute a form of coercion? (Social pressure?)
ks
I am not sure how it should be done. But I could picture a peer pressure situation that would perhaps have less value than one truly voluntary. Al
There will always be peer pressures. It is thus, a test of personal character (major ethical factor) and commitment whenever people take their oaths, citizenship, professional, religious or any kinds of oath. Ultimately it is a promise/covenant made freely between one and the higher authority/principle. Otherwise, it will be frivolous.
The last sentence in the oath should address your earlier concerns.
"This oath I make freely, and upon my honor."
conrade
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