The Southern Company’s Value Set
Organizations of various sizes use individual values in guiding them when enacting them through various plans and actions. By analyzing the origins and subsequent evolution of personal and workplace values, individuals and organizations develop drive actions and behaviors and a method to drive them to match the market one is in. By analyzing and comparing the degree or difference between stated values and actual plans and actions organizations identify areas for improvement. Without a mirror image of strong values that result in a matching plan and action, organizations cannot create a strong mission or vision with core competencies as stepping stones to reach their objective that improves an organization’s competitive advantage. In this paper, the review of the Southern Company and how it develops and enacts plans to coincide with its values to match its market will be undertaken.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The Southern Company's Value Set
- The Origin and Evolution of Personal and Workplace Values
- Individual Values that Drive Actions and Behaviors
- Dishonesty
- Deliberately Harming Others
- Bribery
- Southern Company's Values and their Actual Plans and Actions
- Differences in Organizational Values and Personal Values
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper examines the Southern Company and its approach to developing and implementing plans that align with its values and match its market. It analyzes the origins and evolution of personal and workplace values, exploring how they influence actions and behaviors. The paper also investigates the Southern Company's stated values and how they translate into practical plans and actions.
- The importance of aligning values with actions for organizational success
- The role of ethical universalism in shaping personal and workplace values
- The impact of strong values on employee recruitment, retention, and customer patronage
- The relationship between individual values and organizational values
- The Southern Company's commitment to ethical conduct, community service, environmental responsibility, and workforce diversity
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
- The Southern Company's Value Set: This chapter introduces the concept of value alignment in organizations and highlights the importance of aligning stated values with actual plans and actions.
- The Origin and Evolution of Personal and Workplace Values: This chapter explores the roots of personal and workplace values, emphasizing the influence of ethical universalism, societal standards, and individual beliefs. It discusses the internal and external benefits of developing strong values.
- Individual Values that Drive Actions and Behaviors: This chapter examines three specific individual values—dishonesty, deliberately harming others, and bribery—and argues for the importance of honesty, integrity, and respect for all individuals and the environment.
- Southern Company's Values and their Actual Plans and Actions: This chapter presents the Southern Company's stated values, including its commitment to ethical business practices, community engagement, environmental responsibility, and workforce diversity. It highlights the company's initiatives to implement these values through its corporate culture and employee programs.
- Differences in Organizational Values and Personal Values: This chapter compares the Southern Company's value system with the author's personal value system, finding strong similarities in their commitment to ethical behavior, social responsibility, and environmental stewardship.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key concepts explored in this paper include value alignment, ethical universalism, personal values, organizational values, ethical conduct, community engagement, environmental responsibility, workforce diversity, corporate culture, and competitive advantage.
- Quote paper
- James Tallant (Author), 2009, The Southern Company Value Alignment , Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/167355
