Methodology for Developing a Strategy for Implementing Digital Technologies: Definition of core values

7. Definition of core values

Core values reflect an organization’s fundamental beliefs and principles, guiding member behavior and shaping culture. The structure of values consists of short, affirmative statements. Values are revised every 7–10 years. They answer the questions: “How will we work?” and “Which principles do we follow?”

The table contains examples of core values from four Croatian and four international higher education institutions.

Table: Examples of core values

Higher Education Institution	Values	Source
Josip Juraj Strossmayer University of Osijek	“Credibility, professionalism, responsibility, adaptability, collaboration, and openness.”	[11]
Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Computing (FER), University of Zagreb	“Excellence, innovation, integrity, connectedness, and openness.”	[12]
Faculty of Education and Rehabilitation Sciences (ERF), University of Zagreb	“Academic excellence, ethics and professionalism, inclusiveness and equality, social responsibility, collaboration and partnership, openness and transparency.”	[13]
Faculty of Economics, University of Osijek	“High academic values and ethical principles, social responsibility, innovation and openness, equality and prosperity.” (not highlighted separately, but included within the mission statement)	[14]
Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT), USA	“Focus on Students; Strengthen Faculty and Staff; Foster Leadership and Ethical Decision-Making; Commit to Diversity and Excellence; Focus on Resource Management; Enhance Reputation; Engage Alumni.”	[15]
University College London (UCL), United Kingdom	“Integrity and mutual accountability; Openness and inclusion; Care and respect; Rigour and innovation.”	[16]
University of Sheffield, United Kingdom	“Ambition, Excellence, Collaboration, Inclusivity, Responsibility, Transparency.”	[17]
The Ohio State University, USA	“Excellence and Impact; Diversity and Innovation; Inclusion and Equity; Care and Compassion; Integrity and Respect.”	[18]