...all summed up into four words: Service excellence Respect Integrity Relationships Service excellence demands the requirement to provide the best client experience since we get only one chance to make a great impression. We must surpass our customers’ expectations by providing friendly help, support, and complete disclosure of options available to them. We must prove that what we do and how we do it for them is superior to our competitors. Respect is the esteem and dignity we convey in the dealings with our clients. We esteem them, their families, their property, and their personal belongings. Because of this respect, we treat and advise them as if they were our own family. Integrity is an adherence to moral principles; soundness of moral character; honesty. In other words, we do what we say we’re going to do when we’re going to do it. We keep our word and our commitments. We do what is right when eyes are watching and when they’re not. Relationships are what we build to endure time. They are key to the residual affection of our existing families and the entire community. Enduring relationships are intentional connections, associations, and involvement amongst our families’ lives and the community we serve. With these four values, we can ensure the highest of reputation and loyalty from the community we do business in. This ethical approach will not just provide the satisfaction our families deserve today, but with our future families in the years to come...
Words: 279 - Pages: 2
...King Lear’s treatment of the question of whether a moral life is necessarily a better life is brought out in the juxtaposition of the characters Edmund and Cordelia, and the universality of King Lear explored through the modern philosophies associated with each. One of the most polarized characters of the play, Edmund is a character willing to commit heinous deeds like framing his own brother, arranging the murder of his own brother and committing adultery with Goneril and Regan. Rather than trying to please the Gods with morally sound actions, he instead calls for them to “stand up” for “bastards” like him who are earning a place in society through trickery and deceit. Until his death looms over him, Edmund remains unashamedly unrepentant of his behavior and seems almost proud of his lack of moral fiber. Unfortunately for Edmund, he dies of a mortal wound before he can reap the benefits of his conniving, rendering all his efforts for naught. The least morally sound character is therefore unsuccessful in his endeavors and dies at a young age, proving that living a morally un-sound life does little for Edmund. In contrast, Cordelia adheres to the prescribed morality and benevolent behavior. She is the only daughter who does not forsake her father, even though Lear himself admits that Cordelia has “some cause” to wrong him. Cordelia’s character does not waver throughout the play, and she continues to represent on pole of the moral spectrum. However, being morally sounds does Cordelia...
Words: 492 - Pages: 2
...Das Nibelungenlied Among several mystical components that characterize medieval literature, foreknowledge is the feature that takes a great deal of consideration in practice. Particularly, authors have to determine all kinds of questions as to how, where and what to incorporate in foreknowledge scenes. No matter what decisions being made, they do not go far away from the text’s objectives. Similarly, the thirteenth-century Austrian text Das Nibelungenlied’s author aesthetically integrates foreknowledge into the historical story of the Burgundians in such a creative manner that facilitates its purpose of being a “profoundly moral poem” (Raffel 338). By focusing on the narrative’s two main characters, analyzing how foreknowledge effects their characterizations presents an understanding as to how this supernatural element facilitates the conveyance of moral messages. In form of Krimhild’s dream, foreknowledge appears comparatively early in the narrative. During her protected childhood, this princess has the dream that reveals a heartbreakingly metaphorical incident. On the surface, it unrelatedly displays the image of an ill-fated falcon being killed by two eagles: Living surrounded by splendor Krimhild dreamed a dream: she had a trained falcon, glorious, strong-winged, fierce, and wild, and a pair of eagles tore it apart in front of her eyes. No pain, no sorrows in all the world could be worse than what she’d seen. (4) Further analyzing the text, Krimhild’s dream...
Words: 1585 - Pages: 7
...to deliver on his promise to shoulder any burden that would fall upon Nora. The Helmer marriage appears loving, but turns out to be based on lies, play-acting and an unequal relationship. The reason why there is such a gap between appearance and reality is that the characters are engaged in various sorts of deception. Often, this is to enable them to enjoy acceptance or approval by others and society in general. Nora deceives Torvald about the loan and hides her own strength, even lying to him about trivial matters such as eating sweets, because she intuits that he cannot tolerate the truth about their marriage. Torvald in return deceives Nora and himself when he claims, with apparent sincerity, that if he would take upon himself any burden that fell upon Nora. His claim appears to arise from his poor self-knowledge and tendency to fantasize about his and Nora's life together. Dr Rank pretends to Torvald that nothing is amiss with his health because Torvald cannot deal with anything disagreeable, such as death. The theme of morality relates closely to that of the individual and society, in that society defines the suffocating moral climate that A Doll's House satirizes. Nora begins to question society's morals when she realizes how it would criminalize her for forging her father's signature,...
Words: 400 - Pages: 2
...Unit 2 Narratives Assignment Tammy Rich Kaplan University HU300 – 01 The story that I have chosen is “The Tortoise and the Hare”. The story is about a hare and a tortoise who were good friends. The hare would boast of his speed and the tortoise one day challenged his friend in a race. The confident hare took it easy, but the tortoise ran steadily, and he won the race (Saloni, 2012) The moral of this story is that even if it seems that you are not the quickest or the best at a particular task that may not be the case. If you do your best from the beginning to the end and you will know where you stand. It may prove that someone who seems more skilled at something may not be and slow and steady wins the race (Saloni, 2012). In the fable “The Tortoise and the Hare”, the writers’ concentration isn’t on the Tortoise’s confident in taking on a bully such as the Hare, but emphasizes the foolishness of the Hare’s over-confidence. Growing up hearing this story, I now realize that many people have good natural abilities in regards to race, size, and statues; not knowing what our opponent is capable of. Just as in “The Tortoise and the Hare”, the hare from the start is confident of his ability to defeat the tortoise because of his characteristics and abilities. Thinking his hasting would cause him to get ahead, the hare finds himself behind. A wise man once said “haste makes waste” and in this case it is so true (Milleray, 2013). Storytelling has long held an important role...
Words: 673 - Pages: 3
...Aladdin is one of the tales in the book One Thousand and One Arabian Nights. There are several moral lessons in the story. The main moral lesson on Aladdin is that its best to be yourself. Greatness and strength comes from within, not from without. Its not whats on the outside that' count; what is important is what's on the inside. The moral of the original Middle-Eastern tale 'Arabian Nights' is that greatness and strength comes from within, not from without. This is demonstrated by Aladdin's bravery and intelligence despite his humble upbringing. In Disney's animated musical version of the story, the writers updated this theme to a single phrase, calling Aladdin a 'diamond in the rough'. There are many differences between the movie and the original tale of Aladdin, because the filmmakers believed that the original had an inappropriate moral message. And I have to agree with this for at least two reasons. First, Aladdin never tells the princess who he really is; he becomes a prince thanks to the jinni, but he never considers telling his wife about who he was before that. The original story doesn’t even mention this. Lying and pretending to be someone else is, indeed, something that should not be promoted in a children’s movie.Then, in the original story I really couldn’t stand the princess, Badr al-Budur. She is naïve, has no personality and no opinion, she does what she is told to, and never asks questions. She is so easily tricked, that she almost gets Aladdin killed...
Words: 1077 - Pages: 5
...One of the most prominent changes is the theme of morality; the movie removes a lot of the morality present in the book. In the beginning of the book, the girls are set a moral goal by their father: “conquer themselves so beautifully that when I come back to them I may be fonder and prouder than ever of my little women” (Alcott chapter 1). This is a very important scene of the book but the movie does not make any reference to this goal. Even though I feel like the book over-emphasized morality, by removing a lot of that morality, the movie removes the piety from the family and doesn’t sow the journey the girls make from little girls into little women, which is the crux of the book. The movie seldom talks about religion or what it is to be good and instead gives a modern take on morality; Meg refuses to wear silk dresses because of child labor used in producing them, which reflects a more modern moral concern. Many moral lessons in the book were removed from the movie, such as the girls buying Christmas presents for Marmee instead of themselves, Jo’s conversation with her mother about her temper where her mother admits that she is: “ I am angry nearly every day of my life, Jo, but I have learned not to show it, and I still hope to learn not to feel it, though it may take me another forty years to do so “(Alcott chapter 8). I believe the omissions were made as they did not fit in with the new modern ideas being integrated in the movie. The movie has a modern feminist theme and...
Words: 366 - Pages: 2
...Film Discussion – Little Women One of the most prominent changes is the theme of morality; the movie removes a lot of the morality present in the book. In the beginning of the book, the girls are set a moral goal by their father: “conquer themselves so beautifully that when I come back to them I may be fonder and prouder than ever of my little women” (Alcott chapter 1). This is a very important scene of the book but the movie does not make any reference to this goal. Even though I feel like the book over-emphasized morality, by removing a lot of that morality, the movie removes the piety from the family and doesn’t sow the journey the girls make from little girls into little women, which is the crux of the book. The movie seldom talks about religion or what it is to be good and instead gives a modern take on morality; Meg refuses to wear silk dresses because of child labor used in producing them, which reflects a more modern moral concern. Many moral lessons in the book were removed from the movie, such as the girls buying Christmas presents for Marmee instead of themselves, Jo’s conversation with her mother about her temper where her mother admits that she is: “ I am angry nearly every day of my life, Jo, but I have learned not to show it, and I still hope to learn not to feel it, though it may take me another forty years to do so “(Alcott chapter 8). I believe the omissions were made as they did not fit in with the new modern ideas being integrated in the movie. The movie...
Words: 373 - Pages: 2
...Key Vocabulary For Strategies Unit 1 1. Strategy-A plan designed to obtain a specific goal or result 2. Ambiguity-Uncertainty of meaning, intention, or outcome 3. Goals-The desired result of achievement toward which effort is directed 4. Values-The moral principles of an individual or organization 5. Style-A particular kind, sort, or type, as with reference to form, appearance, or character 6. Skills-Ability to do something well that comes from knowledge, practice, experience, and aptitude 7. Tools-Things used to help accomplish a task or purpose 8. Resources-Source of supply, support, or assistance that can be readily drawn upon when needed 9. Accountability-Responsible to someone or for some action; answerable 10. Motivation-That which causes a person to act or to desire to act in a certain way or do a certain thing 11. Attitude-One's positive or negative manner, feeling, or position with regard to a person or thing 12. Responsibility-The state of fact of being responsible, answerable, or accountable for something within one's power, control, or management 13. Respect -Esteem for or a sense of the worth or excellence of a person, a personal quality or ability 14. Participation-The fact of taking part, as in some action or attempt 15. Discipline-Behavior in accord with rules of conduct and maintained by training and control 16. Dependability-The quality of being reliable and worthy of trust 17...
Words: 308 - Pages: 2
...“Our ancestors are totally essential to our every waking moment, although most of us do not even have the faintest idea about their lives, their trials, their hardships or challenges.” - Annie Lennox. This quote means that we assume other people have easy lives, we do not think about how others can have hard lives too. We just assume that a person’s personality is just part of who they are, not because of what they go through. This corresponds with Hazel Elizabeth Deborah Parker, the main character in “Raymond’s Run” by Toni Cade Bambara. In “Raymond’s Run,” Hazel is a very good runner. The older kids even call her Mercury because she is very fast and swift. This year in the relay race she plans to come in 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place, by herself....
Words: 1386 - Pages: 6
...involvement in the communist party. His actions led him to be shunned by many members of the industry, and Kazan felt the need to justify his decision. Terry’s decision to follow his conscience and testify in the film was meant to parallel Kazan’s own actions and internal struggle. Kazan uses the allegory to subtly equate communism with immoral behavior and to justify his decision to testify. The film’s plot enables Kazan to put forth the idea of having sympathy for someone who “rats” on others for the greater good. Kazan reveals both his and Terry’s decision to testify were valiant, and provided both men with a sort of moral redemption for their previous actions. Morality is shown to have the ability to transform American values like individualism and human conscience into tools to reverse corruption and communism. The character Father Barry is portrayed as a moral center, and is used to convey the role of religion and the church in combating evil. After every death of a longshoreman at the hands of the mob, Father Barry comes to pray over the body. But he also decides to do more than just be the waterfront priest, he takes it upon himself to instill morality in the longshoremen and help them take down Friendly. He encourages the men to come to a meeting at the church, and ...
Words: 701 - Pages: 3
...adquirir tintes de responsabilidad con el medio ambiente: como reciclar el agua, separación de la basura, ahorro de energía, entre otros, y con la sociedad, para ser consideradas empresas socialmente responsables, con el fin de convertirse en una estructura integra ante sus clientes, sus competidores y empresas que podrían ser posibles aliadas. El ser una empresa ética implica trabajar en equipo arduamente estableciendo en todos los departamentos de la organización una serie de principios como la integridad, el reconocimiento de lo que es un valor y la lealtad a la organización. Las empresas deben de establecer un código de conducta por el cuál todos los trabajadores deben de regir su comportamiento y desplazar el oportunismo, la doble moral, revelar secretos de la empresa, recibir regalos a cambio de favores, etc. En el código de valores se debe de tener en cuenta el trabajo en equipo para lograr objetivos comunes y personales, cumplir con la filosofía de la empresa, tener la actitud para trabajar, cumplir las tareas, desarrollar capacidad de liderazgo, participar en las capacitaciones que la empresa disponga, cuidar los bienes, maquinaria y equipo de la empresa, el respeto a los demás y así mismo, aceptar evaluaciones relacionadas con el dominio y conocimiento de su...
Words: 442 - Pages: 2
...official. It is what is expected of these officials to perform the highest level of integrity in their everyday work. Integrity is the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles. In the Code of Conduct: Article 2: it's states, " In the performance of their duty, law enforcement officials shall respect and protect human dignity and maintain and uphold the human rights of all persons." With that being said; I can't fathom why so many law enforcement officials get away with so much brutality daily. Everyone has morals and ethics, no matter if they are good or bad, you still have them. Law enforcement officials bit only are trained to do the right things, step by step in the line of duty, but whether theory choose to follow their training is entirely up to then. Ramarley Graham, an 18 year old from the Bronx, NY, was shot and killed by a police officer in 2012. Graham was in his grandmothers bathroom at her home, reportedly flushing marijuana down the toilet. Officer Richard Haste, chased Graham into the house even though the officer didn't have a warrant. Graham was unarmed when Haste shot and killed him. A grand jury charged the officer with manslaughter. However, a judge later the indictment out, which allowed Haste to get away with murder. Yes, murder! This officers ethics, morals and integrity were all wrong on every level of his actions in this case. Haste didn't think before he acted. Instead of protecting and "respecting" human dignity and maintain and...
Words: 739 - Pages: 3
...amiento OrganizacionalDISYUNTIVA ÉTICA: Manejo de las emociones en el trabajo En la última década han aumentado rápidamente nuestros conocimientos de las emociones de los empleados. Por ejemplo las compañías qu3 quieren crear lugares abiertos y cordiales para trabajar recurren a procesos de selección para descartar a los solicitantes que no son sociables ni entusiastas y capacitan a los empleados para que aprendan a sonreír y a mostrarse animados. Algunas organizaciones tratan incluso de producir entornos de trabajo “emocionalmente humanistas” mediante la conformación de las emociones que sienten los empleados en su trato diario con los clientes, la selección de los solicitantes con mucha inteligencia emocional, el control de la atmósfera emocional de equipos y grupos y otras prácticas de manejo de emociones. Una vez se mofaba Groucho Marx diciendo que “el secreto del éxito en el negocio del espectáculo es la honestidad y la sinceridad. Cuando uno aprende a fingirlas, ya la hizo”. En muchas organizaciones actuales de servicios se aplica el comentario de Groucho. Por ejemplo, en diversas compañías aseguradoras se capacita al personal de ventas por teléfono para despertar sentimientos positivos en los clientes, para que sea más fácil que contesten “si”. Se enseña a los empleados a evitar palabras con connotaciones negativas y a cambiarlas por otras que levanten el ánimo y fomenten la confianza, como “sin duda”, “tenga la seguridad”, “de inmediato” y “excelente”. Además, se enseña...
Words: 363 - Pages: 2
...Moral codes are reviewed from occasionally; however, they are of top priority for a number of causes in companies. Companies have to ensure they go after the top tier of moral principles in all of their actions. Moral principles are also significant with respect to business investigation. Throughout this paper, the discourse shall be lodged with regard to a case in which corrupt business analysis methods were executed by the company. My intent is to talk about this case and a range of main clauses concerning this particular case. Presently, in this peculiar case, some moral subjects are to be taken into reflection. In terms of immoral investigation performance, this particular company was certainly engrossed in immoral research performance. The company was a pharmaceutical corporation that worked together with a professor who beforehand supplied the required research linked to the medication of flu (Dominick & Wimmer, 2010). Throughout the course of their accord, he was inquired to remain the research information secret and not to unveil the same to any other party. The corporation which was working on his investigation work was planning to hold back the study work. Consequently, it was judged to be immoral on the side of the pharmaceutical corporation. The pharmaceutical corporation desired to make sure that it collected a high bulk of earnings, in spite of whether the investigation work was complete at the price of collective interests. The upset shareholding groups...
Words: 808 - Pages: 4
