Why are business ethics important to UCSD?
• We are responsible for upholding the public trust. • We are accountable to spend and use our resources the way they were intended. • We are accountable to our “stakeholders” — donors, funding agencies, students, and parents. Public employees are expected to be examples of responsible citizenship. Employees of the University have a responsibility to make all professional decisions based on merit, unimpeded by conflicting personal interests. We are expected to avoid even the appearance of impropriety. Our reputation is important because it affects the University’s ability to attract students, faculty, and staff. Our reputation also impacts the quality of research performed, the community’s perception of us, and our standing as a renowned public institution.
