Josephson Institute Of Ethics

How ethical are you? These questions are adapted from the Josephson Institute of Ethics survey that produced the Report Card on American Integrity. * You apply for a job you want very much. You're sure you can do it well, but unless you make some untrue statements, the job will go to someone else. Would you "enhance" your resume? Yes No * Your 12-year-old could get into a much better school if you lived in your sister's school district. She offers to let you use her address to enroll your child.

"Once a liar, always a liar" is a proverbial parental admonishment. A new study claims there is truth to the adage: People who cheated on exams in high school are considerably more likely to be dishonest later in life, according to a report to be released today by the Josephson Institute of Ethics. The study, which surveyed nearly 7,000 people in various age groups nationwide, offers a sobering assessment of today's youth as cynics who are aware that their behavior crosses boundaries but believe it is necessary to succeed.

"Once a liar, always a liar" is a proverbial parental admonishment. A new study claims there is truth to the adage: People who cheated on exams in high school are considerably more likely to be dishonest later in life, according to a report to be released today by the Josephson Institute of Ethics. The study, which surveyed nearly 7,000 people in various age groups nationwide, offers a sobering assessment of today's youth as cynics who are aware that their behavior crosses boundaries but believe it is necessary to succeed.

For generations it has been one of the great American axioms, accepted truth on diamonds, courts and gridirons everywhere: Sports builds character, instilling the values of teamwork and good sportsmanship. But amid fresh headlines of alleged cheating in auto racing, continuing controversies over steroid use in baseball, track and cycling and ugly brawls among basketball players comes a nationwide survey suggesting a decidedly darker vision of sports.

For generations it has been one of the great American axioms, accepted truth on diamonds, courts and gridirons everywhere: Sports builds character, instilling the values of teamwork and good sportsmanship. But amid fresh headlines of alleged cheating in auto racing, continuing controversies over steroid use in baseball, track and cycling and ugly brawls among basketball players comes a nationwide survey suggesting a decidedly darker vision of sports.

Walk down the corridor of the Josephson Institute of Ethics in Marina del Rey, and you'll find a sketch by French satirist Honore Daumier. The sketch shows a lawyer celebrating his client's not guilty verdict with a courtroom hug--while the client is picking his lawyer's pocket. A part of Michael Josephson's art collection, the sketch may well reflect his sense of life's ironies--including the fact that the money used to found his institute came to him almost by accident.

In an effort to promote ethics instruction in schools, the City Council has authorized sending two city staff members to a special training program next month. The council approved spending $5,400 for two people to attend the Josephson Institute of Ethics training session in Los Angeles County on March 5-9. The course will include a national program called Character Counts.

The results of a yearlong internal investigation that found evidence of misconduct by five Southern California workers' compensation judges will be turned over to the California attorney general's office for a possible criminal inquiry, it was disclosed Wednesday. The action by officials of the California Division of Workers' Compensation came after pressure from state Sen. Bill Leonard (R-Big Bear), vice chairman of the Senate Industrial Relations Committee.

'I fault the baby boomers. . . . We thought we could make everything better, everything looser, freer, less disciplined. We wanted to change the boundaries. And now we're paying for it. Because the kids don't want to listen. And instead of the parents being in control, the teenagers are in control.' --Sharon West, 44, Sunshine School Uniform Co. marketing director, Miami, Fla. **** 'I believe Americans are hungering for genuine dialogue about right and wrong . . .

Walk down the corridor of the Josephson Institute of Ethics in Marina del Rey, and you'll find a sketch by French satirist Honore Daumier. The sketch shows a lawyer celebrating his client's not guilty verdict with a courtroom hug--while the client is picking his lawyer's pocket. A part of Michael Josephson's art collection, the sketch may well reflect his sense of life's ironies--including the fact that the money used to found his institute came to him almost by accident.

How ethical are you? These questions are adapted from the Josephson Institute of Ethics survey that produced the Report Card on American Integrity. * You apply for a job you want very much. You're sure you can do it well, but unless you make some untrue statements, the job will go to someone else. Would you "enhance" your resume? Yes No * Your 12-year-old could get into a much better school if you lived in your sister's school district. She offers to let you use her address to enroll your child.

Today "Today": Julia Roberts; retail season results; holiday blues; 25th anniversary of "The Exorcist," 5:30 a.m. KNBC. "Evans, Novak, Hunt & Shields": Year in review with columnist Art Buchwald, 2:30 p.m. CNN. "Tony Brown's Journal": The Rev. Wyatt Tee Walker, 3:30 p.m. KCET. "Capital Gang": The year in review with satirist Mark Russell, 4 p.m. CNN. "Larry King Weekend": Actor Michael Zaslow, 6 and 10 p.m. CNN. "McLaughlin Group": The 17th Annual McLaughlin Awards, 6:30 p.m. KNBC.

Museum of Latin American Art in Long Beach is looking for English- and Spanish-speaking art enthusiasts to become volunteer docents. Training runs from Sept. 2 through June, once a week for three hours. A one-year commitment is expected after training. Information: Eleanor Reicher, (562) 437-1689.