Organizational ValuesHow to Understand and Make Values - ValuableBob MillerSeptember 22, 2011
Introduction & ExpectationsR. W. Miller Jr. & Associates
R. W. Miller Jr. & AssociatesLearning OutcomesAre organizational values important?The Pros and Cons of organizational values.How to develop and implement organizational values.The results of values conflict.
ValuesValuesrepresent basic convictions 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.	Value is a judgmental element of what is right, good, or desirable.Review dictionary definitions of values
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What Are The Pros & Cons of Organizational Values? Pros:Cons..............R. W. Miller Jr. & Associates
Who Should Be Involved In Developing Organizational Values? .......R. W. Miller Jr. & Associates
123Individuals enter organizations with notions of what is right and wrong with which they interpret behaviors or outcomesValues generally influence attitudes and behavior.Importance of ValuesValues lay the foundation for the understanding of attitudes and motivation  because they influence our perceptions.
Share Some Organizational ValuesR. W. Miller Jr. & Associates
Wegman’s Values1.We care about people2.High standards are a way of life. We pursue excellence in everything we do3.We make difference in every community we serve.4.We respect our people5.We empower our people to make decisions that improve their work and benefit our customers and our company.
WalmartR. W. Miller Jr. & AssociatesSince Sam Walton founded Walmart Stores, Inc., it has always been a values-based, ethically led company. The values that guide our decisions and our leadership are the 3 Basic Beliefs:• Respect for the Individual• Service to our Customers • Striving for Excellence
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Ethical Behavior  90%Commitment to Cust. 88%Commitment to Ees    78%Teamwork/Trust   76%Commitment to Shareholders        69%Honesty/Openness 69%Accountability        68%         Social Respon.      65%Innovativeness       60%Drive to Succeed    50%Environ Respon.   46%Initiative                 44%Commit to Diversity   41%R. W. Miller Jr. & Associates
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 Ensuring Equal Treatment for All
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 Freedom of Speech and of the Press
 Maintaining The Sanctity and Dignity of 	Human Life
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 Supporting Native American CommunitiesR. W. Miller Jr. & AssociatesLibertyJusticeEquality for allCommunityStrong Middle Class JobsDefense of our shoresModern InfrastructureEconomic Stability and ProsperityEnergy IndependenceEnvironmental Protection
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A Perspective on Organizational Values with Bob Miller

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    Organizational ValuesHow toUnderstand and Make Values - ValuableBob MillerSeptember 22, 2011
  • 2.
    Introduction & ExpectationsR.W. Miller Jr. & Associates
  • 3.
    R. W. MillerJr. & AssociatesLearning OutcomesAre organizational values important?The Pros and Cons of organizational values.How to develop and implement organizational values.The results of values conflict.
  • 4.
    ValuesValuesrepresent basic convictionsthat- 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. Value is a judgmental element of what is right, good, or desirable.Review dictionary definitions of values
  • 5.
    60 Second Exercise12345R.W. Miller Jr. & Associates
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    R. W. MillerJr. & Associates
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    Do Values Havea Priority?Can you rank order your values?Try Paired ComparisonsR. W. Miller Jr. & Associates
  • 8.
    What Are ThePros & Cons of Organizational Values? Pros:Cons..............R. W. Miller Jr. & Associates
  • 9.
    Who Should BeInvolved In Developing Organizational Values? .......R. W. Miller Jr. & Associates
  • 10.
    123Individuals enter organizationswith notions of what is right and wrong with which they interpret behaviors or outcomesValues generally influence attitudes and behavior.Importance of ValuesValues lay the foundation for the understanding of attitudes and motivation because they influence our perceptions.
  • 11.
    Share Some OrganizationalValuesR. W. Miller Jr. & Associates
  • 12.
    Wegman’s Values1.We careabout people2.High standards are a way of life. We pursue excellence in everything we do3.We make difference in every community we serve.4.We respect our people5.We empower our people to make decisions that improve their work and benefit our customers and our company.
  • 13.
    WalmartR. W. MillerJr. & AssociatesSince Sam Walton founded Walmart Stores, Inc., it has always been a values-based, ethically led company. The values that guide our decisions and our leadership are the 3 Basic Beliefs:• Respect for the Individual• Service to our Customers • Striving for Excellence
  • 14.
    Anyone Recognize TheseCore Values?TrustworthyLoyalHelpfulFriendlyCourteousKindObedientCheerfulThriftyBraveCleanReverentR. W. Miller Jr. & Associates
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    StarbucksR. W. MillerJr. & AssociatesOur CoffeeOur PartnersOur CustomersOur StoresOur NeighborhoodsOur Shareholders
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    R. W. MillerJr. & Associates?RespectCommunicationIntegrityExcellence
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    Ethical Behavior 90%Commitment to Cust. 88%Commitment to Ees 78%Teamwork/Trust 76%Commitment to Shareholders 69%Honesty/Openness 69%Accountability 68% Social Respon. 65%Innovativeness 60%Drive to Succeed 50%Environ Respon. 46%Initiative 44%Commit to Diversity 41%R. W. Miller Jr. & Associates
  • 21.
    ConstituentsSpecial Interest GroupsTheArea RepresentLobbyistsValues Funnel for Politicians
  • 22.
    R. W. MillerJr. & Associates Upholding the Constitutional Right to Keep and Bear Arms
  • 23.
    Ensuring EqualTreatment for All
  • 24.
    Protecting OurNational Symbols
  • 25.
    Freedom ofSpeech and of the Press
  • 26.
    Maintaining TheSanctity and Dignity of Human Life
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    Supporting NativeAmerican CommunitiesR. W. Miller Jr. & AssociatesLibertyJusticeEquality for allCommunityStrong Middle Class JobsDefense of our shoresModern InfrastructureEconomic Stability and ProsperityEnergy IndependenceEnvironmental Protection
  • 31.
    Smaller GovernmentPersonal AccountabilityLocalDecision MakingFiscal DisciplineServing the TaxpayersR. W. Miller Jr. & Associates
  • 32.
    R. W. MillerJr. & AssociatesSocial ResponsibilityIntegrityAdvertisedCustomer ServiceShare Holder DividendsProfits

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