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A model for assessing the ethical environment in academic dentistry
Albert W Whitehead1, Karen F Novak
1Department of Family Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine, Nova Southeastern University, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33328, USA. walbert@nova.edu
Journal of Dental Education
|November 1, 2003
Summary
Weber's Institutional Ethics Audit model assesses organizational ethics through culture, policy, enforcement, and training. Applying this framework to academic institutions can enhance their ethical climate.
Area of Science:
- Organizational Ethics
- Business Ethics
- Academic Administration
Background:
- Organizations strive to integrate ethical practices into operations.
- Assessing an organization's ethical environment is crucial for improvement.
- Weber's Institutional Ethics Audit model offers a framework for this assessment.
Purpose of the Study:
- To present the conceptual framework of Weber's Institutional Ethics Audit model.
- To propose the application of this model to academic institutions.
- To identify potential improvements in the ethical climate of institutions.
Main Methods:
- The model evaluates ethical cultures, ethics policy, enforcement mechanisms, and ethical training.
- Organizations are categorized on a continuum: ethical, compliance, emerging, and integrity firms.
- The conceptual framework is presented for potential application.
Main Results:
- The Institutional Ethics Audit model provides a structured approach to assessing organizational ethics.
- The model allows for the classification of organizations based on their ethical standing.
- The framework is adaptable for use in academic settings.
Conclusions:
- Weber's Institutional Ethics Audit model offers a comprehensive tool for evaluating institutional ethics.
- Application of the model in academic institutions, such as dental schools, can yield valuable insights.
- This approach can guide efforts to improve the overall ethical climate within academic organizations.