Deontological (duty-based) ethics are concerned with what people do, not with the consequences of their actions. • Do the right thing. • Do it because it's the right thing to do. • Don't do wrong things. • Avoid them because they are wrong. Duty-based ethics teaches that some acts are right or wrong because of the sorts of things they are, and people have a duty to act accordingly, regardless of the good or bad consequences that may be produced. Someone who follows Duty-based ethics should do the right
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FACULTY OF BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT MAY 2012 OUMM 3203 PROFESSSIONAL ETHICS MATRICULATION NO: : 861215566517001 IDENTITY CARD NO: : 861215-56-6517 TELEPHONE NO: : 017-2542131 E-MAIL ADDRESS : VICKY_BUISS@YAHOO.COM LEARNING CENTRE : PPNS ETHICAL PROBLEMS IN MANAGEMENT “A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this world” Albert Camus “Ethics is the activity of man directed to secure the inner perfection of his own personality” Albert Schweitzer
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ETHICS IN FINANCE Meaning of Ethics Ethics is the study of human behavior which is right or wrong. In general, ethics means doing right things to others, being honest to others, being fair and justice to others. Even ethics in finance is a compartment to general ethics. Ethics are very important to maintain constancy in social life, where people work together with one another. In the process of social development we should not be conscious of ourselves but also conscious to take care of others
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What is ethics? Ethics is “the rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group, culture” (Dictionary.com). Ethical principles are embedded contracts that represent who we are and what we stand for, “Ethics must be lived not just talked about” (Karla Robertson p.26). The reason ethics are a major concern in organizations is because, one’s character and ethical behavior within an organization affects attendance, safety, loyalty, security, quality
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CODE OF ETHICS FOR PHILIPPINE PSYCHOLOGISTS PSYCHOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE PHILIPPINES SCIENTIFIC AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS COMMITTEE (2008-2009) PAP Code of Ethics, page 2 PREFACE The Psychological Association of the Philippines (PAP) adopted a Code of Ethics for Clinical Psychologists in the 1980s, and this Code has remained unchanged since then. In 2007, the Board of Directors of the PAP resolved to constitute a committee to revise the code of ethics, with the goal of updating the
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Environmental Ethics In today’s global environment, environmental ethics have become a required practice for everyone around the world. Creating effective strategies for protecting the environment often brings ethical issues to the forefront. When people are confronted with the issues of how to get rid of hazardous waste, air or water pollution, ethics play a major role in the decision when there is an absence of laws to manage the issue. Environmental ethics is the scientific study of various
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Computer Ethics Jason Hall CIS 324 Professor Pride December 4, 2010 Abstract As advancements in technology become more widespread, so do the ethical issues that come with these advancements. Computer ethics boils down to a “what is right and what is wrong” mentality. While one person’s view on computer ethics may differ from another person’s view, one basic idea should always be kept in mind when making ethical decisions, “Do unto others as you would have done to you.” If
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Media Ethics -Ethics, in Greek word Ethos, mean moral value and quality. -Conrad C. Fink defined “ethics is a system principles, morality or code of conduct. It is the values and rules of life recognized by an individual, group or culture seeking guidelines to human conduct and what is good or bad and right or wrong.” -set of principle of right conduct or code of moral conduct for people to behave -reflects society’s views of what is right or wrong 3 branch of ethics -meta-ethics ( study
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The HR Roles and Responsibilities in Organizational Ethics -Name- Webster University July 1, 2015 Over the years, the role of Human Resources has expanded drastically. When I joined the United States Army back in 1990, my job title was Personnel Actions Specialist. Halfway through my career the title changed to Personnel Admin Supervisor. By the time I retired, the same job was called Human Resources Manager. I eventually learned that “Human Resources” meant something very different
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Running head: ORGANIZATION AND PERSONAL ETHICAL DELIMMAS How Personal Can Ethics Get? Jamaine Williams Dr. Robert Culver Leadership and Organizational Behavior- Bus 520 January 29, 2011 Strayer University Introduction This is a case that many faces everyday in the workforce. Valerie Young was in the United States on a work visa that allowed her to work in the states as a non-citizen. While working at her job she ran across an unethical situation that was a violation of the company
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