Balancing Corporate and Personal Values

McCuen, Richard H.

doi:10.1061/(asce)0742-597x(1998)14:2(40)

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“…If a professional is aware that some team members falsified project documents, being responsible to society may push the professional toward acting publicly on the information. Conversely, a professional who considers loyalty as one of his/her responsibilities to the project team may decide not to act publicly on the information in order to optimize career expectations (McCuen, 1998).…”

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confidence: 99%

“…For instance, if an individual attaches much importance to courage and broadmindedness while the nature of the project requires values such as logic and capability, the decisions made by this individual are likely to result in failure. Project team leaders should be aware that their subordinates attach different levels of importance to different values, and that the decisions they make may be affected accordingly (McCuen, 1998). For example: Personal values that focus on understanding, appreciation and protection of the welfare of all people (e.g.…”

Section: Theoretical Background and Literature Reviewmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Karacaer et al , 2009; Lan et al , 2008, 2013; Lee and Trail, 2011), studies that explore the personal values of engineers are limited (e.g. Johnson and Singh, 1998; McCuen, 1998; McCuen and Pritchard, 1983). The relationship between civil engineers’ personal values and their demographics has never been investigated.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Professional life for civil engineers involves not only technical decisions, but also managerial decisions. Civil engineers commonly make managerial decisions according to their “personal values” (McCuen, 1998; Kilby, 1993; Rokeach, 1973). Value is defined by Rokeach (1973) as “an enduring belief that a specific mode of conduct or end-state of existence is personally or socially preferable to an opposite or converse mode of conduct or end-state of existence.” Values have a profound influence on how individuals perceive things, and consequently how individuals make decisions.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

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Civil engineers’ personal values/demographics linkage in project team building

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Polat

2017

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the relationship between civil engineers’ demographics (e.g. age, marital status, education, work experience) and their personal values. The objective was to predict civil engineers’ personal values based on their demographics. Design/methodology/approach A questionnaire survey was administered to civil engineers to collect data on their demographics and their personal values. Statistical analysis was performed to verify whether a significant statistical relationship exists between civil engineers’ demographics and their personal values. Findings The most important and the least important personal values were identified for civil engineers. Statistical analysis indicated that civil engineers’ values do vary based on their demographics. Research limitations/implications The results of this study cannot be generalized, because individuals’ personal values and demographics are, by definition, local. Location and culture may affect the personal values of civil engineers. Practical implications Team leaders normally have access to information about the demographics of the engineers they employ; based on the results of this study, they should be able to predict their personal values, and to make more informed decisions when appointing them to particular positions on project teams. Originality/value The research presented in this paper, establishes for the first time, that a linkage exists between civil engineers’ personal values and their demographics, and makes it easier for team leaders to make assignment decisions.

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Section: Discussion Of Findingsmentioning

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Section: Theoretical Background and Literature Reviewmentioning

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Section: Theoretical Background and Literature Reviewmentioning

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Section: Introductionmentioning

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“…Values are believed to determine the selection and perception of external stimulus by influencing a person's cognitive‐affective appraisal of a situation in relation to both “means” and “ends” (Argyris and Schön, 1978; Feather, 1995; Krishnan, 1997), thereby affecting decision‐making (Argandona, 2003; Keeney, 1994; Liedtka, 1989; McCuen, 1996; Ravlin and Meglino, 1987) and behavioral choices (Adkins et al , 1996; Agle and Caldwell, 1999; Kraimer, 1997; Pant and Lachman, 1998; Ravlin and Meglino, 1987; Schein, 1999; Senge, 1990; Stevens, 1999), by motivating action (Dose, 1997; Locke, 1991) “within a given situation, the influence flows from abstract values to midrange attitudes to specific behaviors” (Krishnan, 1997, p. 210). Goals are understood as applications of values (whether conscious or unconscious) to specific situations (Locke, 1991).…”

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A literature review exploring values alignment as a proactive approach to conflict management

Fitzpatrick

2007

International Journal of Conflict Management

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PurposeThe research aim has two purposes: to clarify the concepts of values, collaboration and conflict and their relationship with one another within organizations; and to provide data that supported or disconfirm values alignment as a proactive approach to conflict management.Design/methodology/approachAn interdisciplinary review of literature was undertaken, as current literature on the topic of values as it relates to conflict was very limited in scope. The key concepts investigated were the connection between values (including alignment and congruence) and decision making, behavior, collaboration, strategy, prioritization and conflict within an organization. Research was guided using constructionism, chaos and complexity theories within a framework of Chaordic systems thinking.FindingsThe paper provides documentation that previous values research practices have been fragmented and have had limited practical applications. Support is provided indicating that values alignment fosters collaboration and could be a proactive approach to conflict management.Research implications/limitationsNo long‐term studies were found on the topic of inquiry, although some documentation on business performance is starting to appear. Further research using values alignment as an organizational process would be beneficial. Practical implications – The framework presented appears to have a pragmatic application that would benefit organizational development and effectiveness. Originality/value – This paper expands previous studies by examining values research across domains and suggesting a different research approach. A model is discussed that provides meaningful linkage between business strategy and organizational values.

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Internalised Values and Fairness Perception: Ethics in Knowledge Management

Rechberg

2018

The Palgrave Handbook of Knowledge Management

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Balancing Corporate and Personal Values

Cited by 7 publications

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Civil engineers’ personal values/demographics linkage in project team building

Civil engineers’ personal values/demographics linkage in project team building

A literature review exploring values alignment as a proactive approach to conflict management

Internalised Values and Fairness Perception: Ethics in Knowledge Management

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