In a world that is filled with a lack of morals and ethics, the BYU management society stands out as a beacon of light. This is because at the very core of the BYU Management Society is the purpose of living, training, and teaching moral and ethical leadership around the globe.
The BYU Management Society’s core principle concerns each member and chapter conducting themselves, their actions, and interpersonal relationships with moral and ethical principles. Each chapter and BYU MS member does this by how each BYU Management Society member strives to live righteous and ethical lives.
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- David E. and Verla A. Sorensen Center of Moral and Ethical Leadership
- Moral and Ethical Leadership and the BYU Management Society
- Doctrine of Moral and Ethical Leadership
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This moral and ethical leadership principle is a core principle to Brigham Young University, the Marriott School, and the BYU Management Society.
David E. and Verla A. Sorensen Center of Moral and Ethical Leadership
Moral and Ethical leadership is so crucial to Brigham Young University and the Marriott School. that they created the David E. and Verla A. Sorensen Center for Moral and Ethical Leadership. This center’s purpose is to continue supporting the teaching and development of moral and ethical leadership. This center will not just be limited to the Marriot Business School but will be accessible to all colleges and departments at Brigham Young University.
The motto of Brigham Young University is “ Enter to learn, go forth to serve.” One of the main purposes of Brigham Young University is to build global moral and ethical leaders who learn these principles at BYU and then go forth and serve around the world.
This is one of the reasons why the David and Verla A. Sorensen Center of Moral and Ethical Leadership Center is so important is because it will help to teach these principles not only to BYU but around the world through the BYU Management Society.
Moral and Ethical Leadership and the BYU Management Society
Members of the BYU Management Society are asked to do everything with Moral and Ethical Leadership in mind. The Brigham Young University Management Society defines ethical leadership as:
“The demonstration of normatively appropriate conduct through personal actions and interpersonal relationships, and the promotion of such conduct to followers through two-way communication reinforcement and decision making.”
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Each chapter of the BYU management society has specific things that they should be focused on to help teach moral and ethical leadership.
Here are some of the specific goals and principles of the BYU Management Society:
- We focus our efforts and meet purposely
- We grow people
- We respect others and act professionally
- We think globally
- We align ourselves with the mission of Brigham Young University and the Marriott School.
- We live the vision of the BYU management society.
Doctrine of Moral and Ethical Leadership
The principles and goals of the BYU Management Society also align with the doctrines and teachings of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. As the doctrines of the BYU Management Society align with the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, the purpose of the doctrine is to help uplift and inspire nations, people, and cultures around the world.
The 13th Article of Faith of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints states:
“We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things..”
13th Article Of Faith
The principles outlined in the 13th Article of Faith should be used as a fundamental guiding principle to guide the morals and ethics of the BYU Management Society members and chapters across the globe.
Each BYU Management Society member should strive to live by these guiding principles and values.
The following values help reflect a desire to act as the Savior would act in our place and are values that each member of the BYU Management Society should strive to live by.
Honest – Being sincere and free of deceit, in words as well as actions.
True – Being loyal and faithful to God, family, society, and yourself.
Chaste – Being morally clean in thoughts, words, and actions.
Benevolent – Having a desire and disposition to do good to others.
Virtuous – Having or showing a high propensity to using one’s freedom to choose righteousness in the formation of moral character.
Service-oriented (doing good) – Actively seeking out opportunities to elevate and uplift one’s neighbors and the community as a whole.
Believing – Having confidence in the truth, existence, and reliability of the Almighty that motivates to action without absolute proof.
Hopeful – Having the sure and steadfast expectation of and longing for the promised blessings of righteousness; anticipating a better world and eternal life anchored in faith in Jesus Christ.
Enduring – Having the ability to uphold high moral standards and persevere, despite an unpleasant or difficult process or situation.
Lovely – Being modest and appropriate in dress, action, and appearance.
Of good report – Having a high moral reputation in society and abounding in good works.
Praiseworthy – Deserving approval and admiration.
Competent – Having the necessary ability, knowledge, or skill to fulfill one’s duties successfully.
Humble – Being meek or modest in behavior and attitude; respectful; not arrogant or prideful.
Diligent – Having or showing care and attention through valiant effort.
The guiding principle of moral and ethical leadership is at the BYU Management Society’s core. As BYU Management Society members live these guiding principles, they will be an influence of sound around the globe.
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What is the BYU Management Society?
The BYU Management Society is a business, professional network, and career development program whose main focus is to help grow moral and ethical leadership around the world. It also helps support the local communities in the areas the BYU Management is organized and operating. The organization is open to all.
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