Personal code of ethics in authentic, equitable, and inclusi…

MN003 Managing Authentically and Ethically Overview For this Performance Task Assessment, you will reflect on your personal and professional values and how these combine in your personal code of ethics. You will define what it means to be an authentic, emotionally intelligent, and inclusive manager, analyze how your values inform their managerial ethics, develop a personal code of ethics to guide decision making and behavior in a managerial role, and explore how you will use these ethics in influencing for positive social change. Assessment Submission Length: 7- to 10-page personal code of ethics Instructions To complete this Assessment, do the following: In the MN003_Assessment_Template file, complete your work on your personal code of ethics, using your Pre-Assessment submission as a starting point and incorporating any feedback as appropriate. Be sure to adhere to the indicated assignment length. Before submitting your Assessment, carefully review the rubric. This is the same rubric the assessor will use to evaluate your submission and it provides detailed criteria describing how to achieve or master the Competency. Many students find that understanding the requirements of the Assessment and the rubric criteria help them direct their focus and use their time most productively. Important Information on Interpreting the Assessment Rubric (click to expand) Achievement vs. Mastery of the Competency Mastery of this Competency means that 80% or more of the rows have been assessed as Exceeds Expectations and no rows have been assessed as Does Not Meet Expectations. Achievement of this Competency means that all rows are assessed at Meets Expectations or above (but lower than the 80% threshold required for Mastery). Assessment of Individual Rubric Rows In order to achieve Meets Expectations for a particular row of the rubric, you must have adequately completed all criteria in that row. This means that you have addressed all required elements to the required level of quantity and/or quality. In order to achieve Exceeds Expectations for a particular row of the rubric, you must have adequately completed all criteria in the row, and in addition, your response must reflect a depth and breadth of knowledge and expertise. Examples of this includebut are not limited tothe following: You provide additional, specific, and/or particularly relevant examples to illustrate points made. You seamlessly incorporate your original thoughts and diverse, credible, and relevant academic sources, when applicable, to express your viewpoint or develop a persuasive argument. You demonstrate a deeper understanding of the subject that draws from discipline-specific knowledge and theory and incorporates the viewpoints of a diverse set of business and management thought leaders. You draw additional connections between multiple, complex topics to support your explanations. You are able to apply your knowledge in unique, creative, and/or innovative ways. You thoroughly break down concepts into simpler parts and use your understanding of business to make connections. Your analysis is insightful and original. You design processes, products, and/or solutions that are creative, high-quality, and innovative. You consider diverse perspectives and relevant social, ethical, and business-related issues when proposing new ideas or formulating judgments. All submissions must follow the conventions of scholarly writing. Properly formatted APA citations and references must be provided where appropriate. Submissions that do not meet these expectations will be returned without scoring. This Assessment requires submission of one 7- to 10-page personal code of ethics, excluding title page and references. Save this file as MN003_firstinitial_lastname (for example, MN003_J_Smith)]. You may submit a draft of your assignment to the Turnitin Draft Check area to check for authenticity. When you are ready to upload your completed Assessment, use the Assessment tab on the top navigation menu. Important Note: As a student taking this Competency, you agree that you may be required to submit your Assessment for textual similarity review to Turnitin.com for the detection of plagiarism. All submitted Assessment materials will be included as source documents in the Turnitin.com reference database solely for the purpose of detecting plagiarism of such materials. Use of the Turnitin.com service is subject to the Usage Policy posted on the Turnitin.com site. Being an Authentic, Equitable, and Inclusive Manager For this Assessment, you will reflect on the meaning of authenticity, equity, and inclusivity as they apply to your role as a manager. In this scenario, you have been selected by your organization to participate in a peer mentoring group for managers. The group has had its first meeting, during which the group moderator (i.e., the master mentor) has stressed the importance of having a clear understanding of who you are as a manager, the principles you will use to guide your managerial decision making, and how you will use your influence as a manager to be an agent of positive social change. You and your fellow mentees have each been charged with identifying your core values and beliefs and using them as a foundation for your personal code of ethics. For the next meeting you are to prepare one 7- to 10-page personal code of ethics that addresses the following: Your definitions of authenticity, equity, and inclusivity as they relate to the role of a manager Core beliefs and values that have shaped you as a person How these definitions, values, and/or beliefs combine to form your personal code of ethics as a manager How you will use this personal code of ethics and your emotional intelligence to be an effective agent for positive social change As you prepare your reflection, be sure to cover all items outlined, including the incorporation of references to appropriate academic sources, such as those found in the Learning Activities or those in the Walden Library. Click each of the items below for more information on this Assessment. Part 1: Authenticity, Equity, and Inclusivity (approximately 12 pages) Analyze what authenticity means to you as it applies to the role of a manager. Examine what an inclusive and equitable workplace is, including a description of its features, as well as an analysis of its impact on employees and the organization as a whole. Be sure to include specific examples and appropriate references to scholarly sources to support your analysis. Summarize the role of a manager in promoting an authentic, equitable, and inclusive workplace. Be sure to incorporate references to scholarly sources to support your summary. Part 2: Beliefs, Values, and Personal Codes of Ethics Core Beliefs and Values (approximately 2 pages) Analyze the key values, beliefs, and/or experiences that have shaped you and that guide your thinking and behavior. Explain how these values, beliefs, and/or experiences have influenced your workplace behavior in the past. Identify three specific instances where you have had to make ethical choices. For each instance: Describe the situation and the various courses of action you could have taken; Explain what you ultimately decided and why; and Explain whether you would make the same decision today. Analyzing Others Personal Codes of Ethics (approximately 12 pages) Analyze the personal codes of ethics of other individuals. Address the following: Locate at least two examples of personal codes of ethics (or codes of conduct) online and attach them as appendices to your paper. For each example, identify at least two specific aspects that resonate with you and/or that you would find helpful in guiding behavior as a manager. Additionally, for each example, provide at least one specific area that you believe could be improved. Creating Your Personal Code of Ethics (approximately 2 pages) Create your personal code of ethics. Address the following: Identify 35 core beliefs, values, or principles that will guide your behavior and decision making as a manager. Propose 23 specific behaviors for each belief, value, or principle to show how they are demonstrated in action. (Note: Behaviors are specific actions that are observable by others.) Begin each proposed behavior with the phrase I will… Reflecting on your past experiences when you have had to make ethical choices, how will having a clearly defined personal code of ethics help you clarify your choices and make your decisions in the future? Part 3: You as a Change Agent (approximately 12 pages) Propose how you will use your code of ethics to be an even more effective agent for positive social change. Be sure to include specific examples and details to support your assertion. Describe how using your emotional intelligence, as well as other management and leadership skills, can help you be more effective as a change agent. Be sure to include specific examples and details to support your assertion. Also the pre assessment needs to be filled out Pre-Assessments are your opportunity to practice applying module content before final submission of your Competency Assessment. To complete this Pre-Assessment, do the following: Review the Assessment Instructions and the rubric to ensure you understand the requirements for the Assessment. Download the MN003_Assessment_Template (Word document). Using the MN003_Assessment_Template, prepare an outline, including a draft References section, of your personal code of ethics. Ensure that your outline includes both major and minor points. For information on outlining strategies please visit the following site from the Writing Center: https://academicguides.waldenu.edu/writingcenter/writingprocess/outlining Before submitting your Pre-Assessment, be sure to use the rubric to ensure that you have met all requirements and are satisfied with your submission. Use your submission and any feedback you may garner to improve and refine your final Assessment. Note that you do not need to resubmit your Pre-Assessment to address any feedback given.