Read the text and complete the gaps with prepositions where necessary

Respect, Responsibility, Results

By George S. May

Who's responsible ______ (1) acting ethically? You are! It isn't the "company." It isn't just the business owner. It isn't only your manager. It is every person. Ultimately, each ______ (2) us is responsible ______ (3) our own actions, including being ethical. Considering the "3R's" will point ______ (4) you and your employees ______ (5) the right ethical direction.

The first "R" of business ethics is RESPECT. It is an attitude that must be applied ______ (6) people, organizational resources and your environment. Respect includes behaviour such as:

• Treating everyone (customers, co-workers, vendors, etc.) ______ (7) dignity and courtesy.
• Using company supplies, equipment, time, and money appropriately, efficiently, and ______ (8) business use only.
• Protecting and improving your work environment, and abiding by laws, rules and regulations that exist to protect our world and our way of life.

The second "R" of business ethics is RESPONSIBILITY. You have a responsibility ______ (9) your customers, your co-workers, your organization and yourself. Included are behaviours such as:

• Providing timely, high-quality goods and services.
• Working collaboratively and carrying your share of the load.
• Meeting all performance expectations and adding value.

The third "R" of business ethics is RESULTS. Essential ______ (10) attaining results is an understanding that ______ (11) the way results are attained - the "means" - are as important if not more important than the ultimate goals - the "ends." Using the phrase "The ends justify ______ (12) the means" is an excuse that is too often used to explain an emotional response, or action that was not well planned or carefully considered.

Obviously, you are expected to get results ______ (13) your organization and ______ (14) your customers. However, you are also expected to get those results legally and morally, by being ethical. If you lose sight ______ (15) the distinction, you jeopardize your job, your business and your career.

By considering Respect, Responsibility and Results before taking action you will avoid the following common rationalizations ______ (16) not doing what's right:

• "Everyone else does it."
• "They'll never miss it."
• "Nobody will care."
• "The boss does it."
• "No one will know."
• "I don't have time to do it right."
• "That's close enough."
• "Some rules were meant to be broken."
• "It's not my job."

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