Values are the beliefs and ideas about what you or your organization should pursue and ideas about the appropriate kinds or standards of behavior to use to achieve your goal. Values are the core tenets that influence thoughts, feelings, and actions of people. Values are what develop norms, guidelines, or expectations that prescribe appropriate kinds of behavior in particular situations and behavior towards one another.

Values can be separated according to the core or shared values in an organization, and those that may be specific to a particular entity.

For example, at Loma Linda University, the core or shared values are as follows:

• COMPASSION
• INTEGRITY
• EXCELLENCE

 

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LLU

COMPASSION

The sympathetic willingness to be engaged with the needs and sufferings of others. Among the most memorable depictions of compassion in Scripture is the story of the Good Samaritan, which Loma Linda University has taken as a central symbol of our work.

INTEGRITY

The quality of living a unified life in which one's convictions are well-considered and match one's actions. Integrity encompasses honesty, authenticity, and trustworthiness.

EXCELLENCE

The commitment to exceed minimum standards and expectations.

FREEDOM

The competency and privilege to make informed and accountable choices and to respect the freedom of others. God has called us not to slavery but to freedom.

JUSTICE

The commitment to equality and to treat others fairly, renouncing all forms of unfair discrimination. The God of the Bible is One who calls people continually to justice. According to the prophets, religious faith could be genuine only when it led the believers to "seek justice, rescue the oppressed, defend the orphans, [and] plead for the widow."

PURITY/SELF-CONTROL

The commitment to be morally upright and moderate in all things, with complete control over one's emotions, desires, and actions.

HUMILITY

The willingness to serve others in a sacrificial manner, and the self-respect that renounces haughtiness or arrogance.

 

LLUMC

COMPASSION

Reflecting the love of God through caring, respect, and empathy

INTEGRITY

Ensuring our actions are consistent with our values

EXCELLENCE

Providing care that is safe, reliable, efficient, and patient centered

TEAMWORK

Collaborating to achieve a shared purpose

WHOLENESS

Embracing a balanced life that integrates mind, body, and spirit

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