Ali Hadad, division manager for Worldwide Textiles, Inc., is meeting with his management team to discuss workplace accommodations for physically disabled workers at Worldwide Textile's multiple factory locations. His senior plant manager, Randy Albright, says, "I want to install adaptive tools and other systems to allow our disabled workers to be more productive and comfortable, and I want to train all of our employees to be supportive of disabled workers." The corporate counsel, Jill St. Michaels, replies, "As you know, those steps go way beyond what is required by law, and I advise that they not be approved. We need to focus only on preventing and detecting illegal behavior toward disabled workers and punishing those who violate discrimination laws." And the division financial manager says, "Do we really want to spend money on new equipment and training if we are not required to do so?" Ali concludes, "I approve Randy's request. I want us to make decisions on the basis of right and wrong, not just on the basis of what is legal and not. I want our employees to know that we are an ethical organization in which they can take pride and satisfaction."Randy is advocating steps that would be consistent with a(n)________ ethics program.

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Randy Albright's suggestions for installing adaptive tools and training employees to be supportive of disabled workers align with an integrity-based ethics program. An integrity-based ethics program focuses on doing what is right, regardless of legal requirements or personal gain. This approach prioritizes the values and principles of an organization, and aims to create a culture of ethical behavior and decision-making.

Ali Hadad, Division Manager for Worldwide Textiles, Inc