Integrity, integrity violations and integritism: What they are and why they matter

Leo Huberts*

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Abstract

This chapter presents a conceptual framework concerning integrity and integrity violations. First, eight views on integrity are sketched, varying from wholeness and incorruptibility to the presence of moral reflection, to acting in accordance with law and codes or - my perspective - in accordance with the relevant moral values and norms (and rules). Second, 10 types of behaviour that violate these norms and values are distinguished. These integrity violations vary from corruption and fraud to intimidation and discrimination (work-related and in private time). Integrity thus is about good and bad behaviour, based on what we share and what really matters. So, when someone’s integrity is put in doubt, that really damages and hurts the accused. Integrity matters, and thus it is really important to be careful in using the integrity word. Integritism refers to the possible misuse, to inappropriate accusations on violating integrity, without good reason. Integritism does really matter.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationResearch Handbook on Organisational Integrity
EditorsMuel Kaptein
PublisherEdward Elgar Publishing Ltd.
Chapter5
Pages54-68
Number of pages15
ISBN (Electronic)9781803927930
ISBN (Print)9781803927923
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2024

Publication series

NameResearch Handbooks in Business and Management series
PublisherEdward Elgar

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