ProfessionalEthics(英文版的教程).pptx

ProfessionalEthics(英文版的教程) Learning Objective 1Distinguish ethical fromunethical behaviorin personal andprofessional contexts. What are Ethics?Ethics can be defined broadly asa set of moral principles or values.Each of us has such a set of values.We may or may not haveconsidered them explicitly. Need for EthicsEthical behavior is necessary for a societyto function in an orderly manner.The need for ethics in society is sufficientlyimportant that many commonly held ethicalvalues are incorporated into laws. Why People Act UnethicallyThe person’s ethical standards are differentfrom those of society as a whole.The person chooses to act selfishly.In many instances, both reasons exist. Prescribed Ethical PrinciplesTrustworthinessRespectFairnessResponsibilityCaringCitizenship A Person’s Ethical StandardsDiffer from General SocietyEmbezzlersCon artistsShopliftersMost people who commit such acts feel noremorse when they are apprehended becausetheir ethical standards differ from those ofsociety as a whole. A Person Chooses toAct Selfishly – ExlePerson A finds a briefcase containingimportant papers and $1,000.He tosses the briefcase and keeps the money.He brags to his friends about his good fortune.This action probably differs from most of society. Learning Objective 2Resolve ethical dilemmasusing an ethical framework. Ethical DilemmasAn ethical dilemma is a situation aperson faces in which a decision mustbe made about appropriate behavior. RationalizingUnethical BehaviorEverybody does it.If it’s legal, it’s ethical.Likelihood of discovery and consequences Resolving Ethical Dilemmas1. Obtain the relevant facts.2. Identify the ethical issues from the facts.3. Determine who is affected. Resolving Ethical Dilemmas4. Identify the alternatives available to theperson who must resolve the dilemma.5. Identify the likely consequenceof each alternative.6. Decide the appropriate action. Ethical DilemmaA staff person has been informed that he will work hours without recording them as h