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Article

A Discussion of “Through the Looking Glass”

Pages 173-178
Published online: 28 Dec 2017
 
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This paper is a response to Sandra M. Caffo's (2011) article entitled “Through The Looking Glass: Instinctual and Cultural Influences on U.S. Workers' Views of Ethics and the Workplace.” From a developmental/organizational transactional analysis perspective, the author outlines her frame of reference and explores four priorities: instinct, thinking and feeling, autonomy, and organizational culture in relation to OKness. She highlights the fact that ethical issues are many layered and will be influenced by the organizational culture as well as the current climate. Just as individuals need alignment between thinking, feeling and behavior, in-depth analysis is required to assist organizations to be congruent and to ensure alignment between purpose and actions.

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Anita Mountain

Anita Mountain, M.Sc., is a Teaching and Supervising Transactional Analyst (psychotherapy and organizational). She is also an Association of Coaching Accredited Coach and a Fellow of the Institute of Training & Occupational Learning. Anita has been working nationally and internationally since 1990. She has trained and coached a wide variety of professionals from owner/MDs to consultant psychiatrists and other trainers, coaches, and consultants. As a company, Mountain Associates has worked with multinationals to SMEs (small and medium enterprises) as well as local authorities within the United Kingdom (UK). With her partner, she facilitates The Organizational TA Training Institute in the UK, which draws participants from other parts of Europe. Their new book, Working Together: Organizational TA and Business Performance, was just published. Anita can be reached at Beechwoods, 56 Main Street, Desford, Leicseter LE9 9GR, England; e-mail: ; Web site: www.mountain-associates.co.uk.