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Understanding Public vs. Private Sector Ethics: Integrity, Trust, and Accountability

Explore the key differences between working in the public and private sectors, focusing on the critical importance of integrity among government employees. This guide addresses how public perception shapes ethics, the significance of trust, and how quickly it can be built or lost. It includes an ethical checklist to navigate complex situations, emphasizing legal compliance, consensus, and accountability. Additionally, you'll find commitments to uphold ethical standards while safeguarding public assets within city policies.

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Understanding Public vs. Private Sector Ethics: Integrity, Trust, and Accountability

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  1. Vision and Values

  2. Public vs. Private • What is the difference between working in the PUBLIC vs. the PRIVATE sector? • Why is the public so concerned about the integrity of government employees? Private P u b l i c

  3. Perception Ethics is more than doing what is legal, it’s also doing what is right.

  4. SWEAT THE SMALL STUFF “Integrity may be about little things as much or more than big ones” - Tom Peters Thriving on Chaos

  5. Trust • How long does it take to build trust? • How long does it take to lose that trust?

  6. If in DOUBT? DON’T do it!!!

  7. Do the right thing when there is such a thing Expect the “gray areas”  Talk it out with others…But choose your others carefully

  8. The City expects: Loyalty: not engage in activities that compete or conflict with responsibilities of a board/commission member. Integrity: not use influence of your position for personal gain Discretion: protect and refrain from acting on privileged information

  9. Other Ethical Issues • Attendance • Discrimination • Employment of Relatives • Software Management • Electronic Mail • Safeguarding Public Assets

  10. Ethics 4-Step Checklist • Is it legal? • Is there a consensus? • Would you do the same thing if a loved one, boss, or friend were watching? • Does it pass the headline test? IF IN DOUBT, DON’T DO IT

  11. Personal Commitment I, PRINT YOUR NAME, hereby certify that I have read the foregoing City of Phoenix Ethics Handbook (dated INSERT DATE FROM BACK OF HANDBOOK) and I agree to be bound by the applicable laws and policies – including specifically the City of Phoenix Ethics Policy – to the best of my abilities. Signature Date: INSERT TODAY’S DATE Write the name of your department

  12. Important Numbers • Integrity Line 602-261-8999 • Personnel Department 602-262-6609 • EOD – Compliance and Enforcement Division 602-262-7486

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