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ETHICS – WHY??

ETHICS – WHY??. Paul R. Higgins Procurement Manager DGS/DPS . Procurement Ethics. Procurement Ethics is about being pro-active in accordance with established rules and standards governing our procurement profession . RULES / STANDARDS. Ethics in Public Contracting

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ETHICS – WHY??

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  1. ETHICS – WHY?? Paul R. Higgins Procurement Manager DGS/DPS

  2. Procurement Ethics Procurement Ethics is about being pro-active in accordance with established rules and standards governing our procurement profession.

  3. RULES / STANDARDS • Ethics in Public Contracting VPPA § 2.2-4367 • State and Local Governmental Conflict of Interest Act § 2.2-3100 • Virginia Governmental Frauds Act §18.2-498.1

  4. Virginia Governmental Frauds Act §18.2-498.1 ● “Commercial dealing” shall mean any offer to sell or distribute goods, services, or construction . . . . ● Misrepresentationprohibited. ● Duty to provide certified statement that action is not in collusion with Another in the same line of business.

  5. WHEN WE ACT ETHICALLY WE WILL HAVE: a more common perception of what is going on around us, greater control over our behavior, a stronger personality, and a greater likelihood of being satisfied with our job performance.

  6. Resolving an Ethical Dilemma Analyze the Consequences.: Who will be helped by what you do? Who will be harmed? What are the short and long term consequences?

  7. Resolving an Ethical Dilemma 2. Analyze the Actions. How do the actions measure up? Do any of the actions your are considering “cross the line”?

  8. Resolving an Ethical Dilemma 3. Make a Decision. Take both parts of your analysis into consideration and make a decision.

  9. Basic Principle of Public Service ”Public service is a public trust”. Public employees fulfill the trust placed in them by adhering to the general principle of ethical conduct as well as specific ethical standards by obeying the laws AND avoiding even the appearance of impropriety.

  10. Corrupting Your Value System We were not born corrupt, so how does it happen?? Unethical behavior begins with free choice and once begun, it is a downhill slide on a slippery slope.

  11. THE ETHICAL SLIPPERY SLOPE • We tend to judge ourselves by our “intentions” rather than our “actions”. • Short-cuts resulting from our failure to plan. • Pressures from “above”. • Wanting to be perceived as a “team Player”.

  12. Integrity Known Rules High Quality Goods/Services Fair & Impartial Public Posting § 2.2-4300 C. INTENT Open Access Reasonable Cost Exchange Information Knowledge of Market Your Text Here Needs

  13. Don’t Confuse Cutting Corners with Efficiency

  14. Know Your Job – Inside and Out

  15. Recognize Others’ Efforts, Contributions and Ethical Behavior

  16. Show What You Know

  17. Go the Extra Mile

  18. Change Phrases

  19. Remember Your Stakeholders Those with a concern about the ethical standards and behavior of your organization include: Vendors and Suppliers Other Agencies The Community at-large Agency Employees

  20. Employee Competency – K.I.S.S. Highly Competent Employee Job Performance Driven By: Knowledge of Job Reqs Information On-going Skills up-dates Support from Management

  21. Rules of the Road Don’t assume that everyone knows all the laws, rules, and procedures that pertain to their job. Make sure they know them. Eliminate “ignorance of the rules” as an excuse for unethical actions.

  22. Provide Places To Go Insure there are people in your organization to whom employees can turn to for guidance and help with ethical issues and for reporting suspected ethical violations.

  23. React to Smells

  24. The Procurement Smell Test • Perception is Reality • How Much Does it Take to Explain the Action? • How Will it Look on the 6 O’Clock News?

  25. E T H I C A L Ethical Cheer Leading “Pro-Active” “Trustworthiness” “Promise Keeping” “Business Acumen”” “Respect Others” “Honesty” “Fairness” OBEY THE LAW Achieving Ethical Business Values

  26. Reasons for Modeling Ethical Behavior (1) Reduces pressures on employees to compromise ethical standards. Increases employee willingness to report misconduct. Improves trust and respect at all levels. Protects the positive reputation of the organization.

  27. Reasons for Modeling Ethical Behavior (2) Encourages early detection of problem areas & ethics violations. Fosters a positive work culture. Provides an incentive and frame- work for ethical decision making. Enhances the ability to attract highly competent employees.

  28. Reasons for Modeling Ethical Behavior (3) BECAUSE IT’S THE RIGHT THING TO DO, and Because Public Trust Demands It!

  29. The Rising Procurement Tide(1)New Inputs Internet Connectivity Information Transparency Competitive Markets Enabling Technology

  30. The Rising Procurement Tide(2)New Expectations Increased Realized Savings Improved Responsiveness Better Supplier Relationships More Efficient Processes Faster - Better Decisions

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