I like THAT - ". . . if the taker is strong in his values. . . "
In this 'context', please let me express some thoughts I have (which I put in 'another Thread'):
It’s High-Time for INTROSPECTION !
What is CORRUPTION ?
CASH/KIND exchanged for some FAVOR (‘exchange’ is used to mean ‘given’ or ‘taken’ - as, CORRUNPTION is a two-way-street’ !)
Hindi Dictionary gives the meaning for Corruption/Corrupt as :
saDana, bigADa, vyabhichAra, doShaNa, bhrashtaachaar, bhrashtatha, khoTApana, ghUsa, etc.
I have - MY OWN – ‘all-encompassing/broader definition/meaning’ :
“DOING or INDULGING-in dishonest/deceitful/wasteful/un-fair ACTS/ACTIONS which create LOSS/DAMAGE/DEPRIVATION/DIS-CONTENT/SADNESS ETC., to ANYONE – Individual, Family, Friends, Society, Employer, Employee, Customer, Supplier, Organization, Country, etc., etc. – in ANY MANNER”
Simply stated, CORRUPTION is ‘ACT/ACTION SANS INTEGRITY’ !
Anna Hazare said, – on Aug. 28, 2011 – to the effect :
“It is NOT ENOUGH if you wear-ANNA-cap. YOU must follow‘ clean principles too’ !”
I’m sure he referred to VICHAR (Thoughts/thinking),
ACHAR (Actions/deeds), VYAVAHAR (Communication/Dealings)
No amount of 'external controls' will/can curb CORRUPTION. What needs to be 'generated' in the 'personnel/employees - top-to-bottom' is genuine INTROSPECTION. Concerted efforts of HRM can bring about 'Sense-of-Values' (of what Mr. Rao speaks) in Corporate Sectors and Government Departments. I'm sure the "CiteHR FORUMS" have INNUMERABLE PERSONAGES - who could/should be "AMBASSADORS-TO-DRIVE-OUT-CORRUPTION' - at least for the next-breed to be CORRUPTION-FREE !! "TRAINERS & CONSULTANTS too can/should do 'their bit' in this 'thrust'
Give the "Good Man POWER" and the "Mighty - the WILL"!
‘INTROSPECTION’ is all about ASKING/TELLING ONESELF – with CONVICTION & CONFIDENCE & COURAGE – the following :
· I HAVE UNDERSTOOD the broader meaning of ‘Corruption’
· I have the ‘courage’ to ask myself ‘Am I Corrupt’ ?’
· I am NOT Corrupt
· I say “NO” when someone tries to Corrupt me
· I WILL tell others “DO NOT be Corrupt” & DO NOT ‘Corrupt’
· I WILL correct myself – IF I am ‘Corrupt’.
Let us not wait for Legislation/Policing ! Let's DO IT OURSELVES - each one HIS BIT ! Anna Hazares won't be needed to 'fast or faint' on OUR DOMESTIC ISSUES in OUR AREAS OF FUNCTIONING !
Is there HOPE for Individuals in ‘CORPORATE SECTOR’ and so the ‘CORPORATE SECTOR’ to become CORRUPTION-FREE ? (Same goes for Government Departments too)!