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Understanding Professional Ethics

The document outlines the definitions and distinctions between ethics and morals, emphasizing that ethics are systematic principles guiding professional conduct, while morals are personal beliefs shaped by individual upbringing. It highlights the importance of ethics in professional settings and provides examples of ethical dilemmas, such as a journalist's conflict between personal morals and professional standards. The course aims to equip students with tools to analyze ethical issues in business and economy across various topics.

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Understanding Professional Ethics

The document outlines the definitions and distinctions between ethics and morals, emphasizing that ethics are systematic principles guiding professional conduct, while morals are personal beliefs shaped by individual upbringing. It highlights the importance of ethics in professional settings and provides examples of ethical dilemmas, such as a journalist's conflict between personal morals and professional standards. The course aims to equip students with tools to analyze ethical issues in business and economy across various topics.

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PHL112:

Professional Ethics
Dr. Daniel Brown
Asst. Prof. of Humanities
By the end of this session, you should be able to:
Define ethics.
Overview Contrast ethics and morals.
A set of principles or rules of conduct
often codified for groups, professions, or
societies.

Systematic, external, and guided by


laws, codes, or professional standards.

What is
Ethics? Examples:

Professional ethics (e.g., medical or legal


ethics).
Business ethics (e.g., corporate social
responsibility).
Personal principles or beliefs
about right and wrong.

Shaped by individual upbringing,


culture, and religion.

What is Internal, subjective, and often


Morals? influenced by personal
conscience.

Examples:

Personal values like honesty or kindness.


Cultural beliefs about family loyalty or
respect for elders.
Ethics vs. Morals

Ethics: We explicitly reflect on norms and values


about what is right or wrong and we ask for the
reasoning behind them.
Morals: Personal values and norms that guide our
behavior.
What is the difference?
Ethics / Morals
Example Highlighting Key Differences
Scenario:
A journalist discovers sensitive information about government
corruption.
Ethics:
The journalist follows professional ethical standards, reporting
the facts responsibly and ensuring accuracy, even if it may
harm their personal relationships.
Morals:
The journalist personally believes in honesty and justice but
struggles with reporting the story because it may expose a
family member involved in the corruption.
Why is Ethics Important?

You will face ethical issues in your career. Take this


opportunity to reflect and prepare.

Ethics plays a crucial role in everyday life.

Ethics is an integral part of company's success.

Ethics is essential for a person’s reputation and career.


Professional EthicsExample

A box of organic eggs is 2.800 KWD (10 pieces).

Regular eggs cost 1.625 KWD.

Difference in price is due to costs of living conditions for


chicken.

Biggest profit would be to sell conventional eggs with


the label “organic”.

What do you think? What ethical principles are violated?


What ethical principles are violated?
Professional Ethics
What is “professional”?
Professional Ethics

Professional ethics are the principles


and standards that govern our behavior in a
professional environment.

What are the key aspects of being professional?


Aspects of
Professionalism
Responsibility
Competence
Loyalty
Integrity
Service orientation
Professional Ethics

Society

Economy

Company
Person
This Course

Will provide you with effective tools to reflect


on and analyze ethical aspects of business
and economy.
This Course

Individual choices and decisions (weeks 1-4)

Organizational ethics (weeks 5 – 5)

Professional roles (weeks 8, 10)

Marketing Ethics (week 11, 12)

Global Business Ethics (weeks 12)


Optimal learning environment
Consistent attendance from start to finish
Be actively involved and participate fully
Syllabus Complete assignments on time

Policies Show respect for your peer's efforts and opinions


Cheating is not tolerated and has serious consequences.
Thank you for your
attention!

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