The success of MTSA is dependent on the trust and confidence earned from our employees, students, and shareholders. MTSA gains credibility by adhering to our commitments, displaying honesty and integrity, and reaching goals solely through honorable conduct.
When considering any action, it is wise to ask: Will this build trust and credibility for MTSA? Will it help create a working environment in which MTSA can succeed over the long term? Is the commitment I am making one I can follow through with? The only way to maximize trust and credibility is by answering “yes” to those questions and by working every day to build trust and credibility.
Respect for the Individual
Everyone deserves to work in an environment where they are treated with dignity and respect. MTSA is committed to creating such an environment because it brings out the full potential in each individual, which, in turn, contributes directly to the organization’s success.
MTSA is an equal employment/affirmative action employer and is committed to providing a workplace that is free of discrimination of all types and from abusive, offensive, or harassing behavior. Any employee who feels harassed or discriminated against should report the incident to their supervisor or to the Office of Human Resources.
All MTSA employees are also expected to support an inclusive workplace by adhering to the following conduct standards:
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Treat others with dignity and respect at all times.
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Address and report inappropriate behavior and comments that are discriminatory, harassing, abusive, offensive, or unwelcome.
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Foster teamwork and employee participation, encouraging the representation of different employee perspectives.
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Seek out insights from employees with different experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds.
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Avoid slang or idioms that might not translate across cultures.
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Support flexible work arrangements for co-workers with different needs, abilities, and/or obligations.
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Confront the decisions or behaviors of others that are based on conscious or unconscious biases.
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Be open-minded and listen when given constructive feedback regarding others' perception of employees’ conduct.
MTSA will not tolerate discrimination, harassment, or any behavior or language that is abusive, offensive, or unwelcome.
Create a Culture of Open and Honest Communication
At MTSA everyone should feel comfortable speaking their mind, particularly with respect to ethics concerns. Supervisors have a responsibility to create an open and supportive environment where employees feel comfortable raising such questions. Everyone benefits tremendously when employees exercise their power to prevent mistakes or wrongdoing by asking the right questions at the right times.
MTSA will investigate all reported instances of questionable or unethical behavior. In every instance where improper behavior is found to have occurred, MTSA will take appropriate action. MTSA will not tolerate retaliation against employees who raise genuine ethics concerns in good faith.
Employees are encouraged, in the first instance, to address such issues with their supervisor or the Office of Human Resources, as most problems can be resolved swiftly. If for any reason that is not possible or if an employee is not comfortable raising the issue with their supervisor or the Office of Human Resources, MTSA’s Executive Administration operates with an open-door policy.