Observation
When it comes to leadership, integrity is considered as a paramount factor. It is the virtue of integrity that individual establishes themselves as the pillars of the society. While rebuilding character and improving on organizational values, it is also critical to get deeper into the role that formal and informal role models play in establishing the culture of integrity. However, it is important to remember that these role models can impact either negatively or positively in organizations. Integrity incorporates other virtues such as being honest with oneself and even to others as well as having self-discipline (Kleinig, 1990). The culture of integrity also incorporates accepting new responsibilities without manipulating the existing rules to suit oneself. As such, this should exclude having double standards or viewing others as Holly and void of errors. The discussion about having higher and double standards touching on the criminal assault touching Wigglesworth is one example that makes one respond to the learning objectives.
Interpretation
The culture of integrity is supposed to be extended even to prisons and in the law enforcement process. The situation that led to the death of Donald Mongeon is one case that does not reflect honesty and integrity of the security guards but that which shows negligence and incompetency at work. Also, the case for Wigglesworth in which he grabs the defendant by the neck also shows the lack of integrity that deserves punishment from the law (Supreme Court of Canada Decisions, 1987).
Application
At work, rebuilding of character, and enhancing integrity may take the various form such as supervision and training of individuals as well as ensuring accountability mechanisms are put in place to uphold good conduct and rebuking illicit behavior (Gregory, 2000).
References
Gregory, J. (2000). Ethics: A strategy for change. International Journal of Police Science and Management, 3(2), 153–164.
Kleinig, J. (1990). Teaching and learning police ethics: Competing and complementary approaches. Journal of Criminal Justice, 18(1), 1–18.
Supreme Court of Canada Decisions. (1987). Regina v. Wigglesworth, [1987] 2 S.C.R. 541.
