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Values   The guiding principles and behaviors that embody how
your organization and its people are expected to operate. Values
reflect and reinforce the desired culture of an organization.
Values support and guide the decision making of every workforce
member, helping the organization accomplish its mission and
attain its vision in an appropriate manner.   Example: Integrity
and fairness in all interactions, exceeding student and
stakeholder expectations, valuing individuals and diversity,
protecting the environment, and striving for performance
excellence every day.  Service – an act of helpful activity;
help; aid.  Example: APSU provides excellence service to promote
student, faculty and staff success.   Example: An effective
leadership system respects the capabilities and requirements of
workforce members and other stakeholders, and it sets high
expectations for performance and performance improvement. It
builds loyalties and teamwork based on the