Ethics

The study of human conduct and a practical

science of the morality of human behavior.
Ethics is especially focused on the correct way of
doing things.
It is a science that aims to identify a systematic
ethical consideration which man upholds in his
dealings with others.
Man is indeed a social being.
One has to associate and work with other people
for the attainment of his motive or goal in life.
In the workplace good human relationships
and rapport must be maintained not only with
employers and coworkers, but with the
customers as well.
To do this, one must not only acquire
necessary knowledge or information and skills
but most importantly, must possess the right
values and attitude to become an agent of
change and development.
One must indeed set himself as an example a
role model for his colleagues to emulate.
 Moral Actions
1. MORAL ACTIONS are those which conform
to the norms of morality.
These are positive actions and are
permissible and acceptable.
2. IMMORAL ACTIONS are those which are
not in conformity with the norms of morality.
3. AMORAL ACTIONS are those actions which
stand neutral in relation to the norms of
morality.
 Purpose of Ethics
1. It serves as an aid in effective decision-
making.
Provides a systematic way of classifying
choices, decisions and courses of actions in
dealing with coworkers and managing
subordinates.
It serves as a basis for determining which
choice is morally right and which violates
standards of acceptable behavior.
2. It aids to improve social life by enabling
people to live together in harmony.
It provides standards of moral conduct and
ethical values, both of the past and of the
present, which must be intelligently
appraised and criticized.
3. It aids in reinforcing desirable ethical moral
systems and modifies those that are
dysfunctional.
These are expressed superficially in
conversations, seminars, meetings, customs,
legal and church laws, rules and other codes
of conduct.
4. It guides individuals to develop genuine
values in life.
Enables man to pursue genuine values in life.
Ethics attempts to answer such questions as
What values are worth keeping?
And What values make an efficient and
productive worker?
 What is Man?
Man is a complex organism, for he is composed
of a physical body, intellect, and emotions.
He has needs and wants to be satisfied in order
to live a successful and happy life.
He has needs and appetites that are
physiological, intellectual, psychological and
emotional, social, economic, political, moral, and
spiritual in nature.
All his efforts are geared towards the fulfillment
of these needs as he strives to live a full life.