Category: Self

Competency: Acting with Ethics and Integrity

Competency Definition: The ability to make choices that reflect ethical standards, integrity and honesty, regardless of circumstances or personal benefit.

Abbreviation in Louisiana Jobs: AEI - 26


Acting with Ethics and Integrity

Competency Behaviors: Specific, observable actions demonstrating the competency

Forming


Struggles to demonstrate the competency; needs guidance and practice.
  • Struggles to identify ethical issues or dilemmas
  • Withholds relevant information, resulting in a lack of transparency in decisions or actions
  • Struggles to uphold confidentiality standards
  • Does not demonstrate awareness of ethical standards in decisions or behavior
  • Decision-making reflects bias or favoritism, leading to perceptions of unfairness

Improving


Shows growth and increasing confidence but not yet consistently independent

Successful


Demonstrates the competency independently and reliably in routine situations
  • Identifies common ethical issues and dilemmas; requests support when ethical standards are open to interpretation
  • Demonstrates transparency by sharing relevant information openly and honestly
  • Adheres to principles of confidentiality
  • Models ethical behavior and encourages others to do the same
  • Makes fair and impartial decisions, treating others with fairness and consistency

Exceeds


Applies the competency independently in challenging or high-impact situations, adding value or insight

Exceptional


Demonstrates subject-matter expertise, serves as a role model, and elevates standards.
  • Recognizes and analyzes complicated ethical issues and dilemmas that others may overlook, providing insightful solutions
  • Ensures transparency by sharing information proactively and keeping stakeholders informed
  • Proactively safeguards confidential information and reminds others of confidentiality expectations when necessary
  • Promotes initiatives to cultivate an ethical culture
  • Ensures fairness and impartiality in all actions and decisions, working to eliminate bias and promote equity