Core Values , Moral Ethics

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Professional Ethics
Definition
Professionally accepted standards of personal and business behavior, values and guiding
principles.
Codes of professional ethics are often established by professional organizations to help
guide members in performing their job functions according to sound and consistent
ethical principles.
---------------------------------------------------------Key Points




Ethical behavior is based on written and unwritten codes of principles and values
held in society.
Ethics reflect beliefs about what is right, what is wrong, what is just, what is
unjust, what is good, and what is bad in terms of human behavior.
Ethical principles and values serve as a guide to behavior on a personal level,
within professions, and at the organizational level.

KEY Terms

ETHICS :

principles relating to right and wrong conduct.

Word Origin from Latin ēthicus, from Greek ēthikos, from ēthos custom; see ethos
Synonyms
= moral code, standards, principles, morals, conscience, morality, moral values, moral
principles, moral philosophy, rules of conduct, moral beliefs, tikanga

Definitions
noun
1. a moral principle or set of moral values held by an individual or group ⇒ the
Puritan ethic
adjective
2. another word for ethical

Translations for 'ethics'


British English:
ethics Ethics are moral beliefs and rules about right and wrong.
Its members are bound by a rigid code of ethics which includes
CONFIDENTIALITY.

Ethics vs. Morals
Ethics and morals relate to “right” and “wrong” conduct. While they are sometimes used
interchangeably, they are different: ethics refer to rules provided by an external source,
e.g., codes of conduct in workplaces or or principles in religions. Morals refer to an
individual’s own principles regarding right and wrong.

Comparison chart
Ethics

Morals

What are they?

The rules of conduct recognized in
respect to a particular class of human
actions or a particular group or culture.

Principles or habits with
respect to right or wrong
conduct. While morals also
prescribe dos and don'ts,
morality is ultimately a
personal compass of right and
wrong.

Where do they
come from?

Social system - External

Individual - Internal

Why we do it?

Flexibility

The "Gray"

Origin
Acceptability

Because we believe in
Because society says it is the right thing
something being right or
to do.
wrong.
Ethics are dependent on others for
Usually consistent, although
definition. They tend to be consistent
can change if an individual’s
within a certain context, but can vary
beliefs change.
between contexts.
A Moral Person although
A person strictly following Ethical
perhaps bound by a higher
Principles may not have any Morals at
covenant, may choose to
all. Likewise, one could violate Ethical
follow a code of ethics as it
Principles within a given system of rules
would apply to a system.
in order to maintain Moral integrity.
"Make it fit"
Latin word "mos" meaning
Greek word "ethos" meaning"character"
"custom"
Ethics are governed by professional and
Morality transcends cultural
legal guidelines within a particular time
norms
and place

CORE VALUES
a set of central values it expects members to apply in their work.
Following this set of values is one of the key features that defines
professionalism. All professionals must base all actions and judgements on
these core values:
1. Act with INTEGRITY.
Never put your own gain above the welfare of your clients or others to
whom
you have a professional responsibility. Respect their confidentiality at all
times
and always consider the wider interests of society in your judgements.
2. Always be HONEST.
Be trustworthy in all that you do – never deliberately mislead, whether by
withholding or distorting information.
3. Be OPEN AND TRANSPARENT.
Share the full facts with your clients, making things as plain and intelligible
as possible.
4. Be ACCOUNTABLE.
Take full responsibility for your actions, and don’t blame others if things
go wrong.
5. Act WITHIN YOUR LIMITATIONS.
Be aware of the limits of your competence and don’t be tempted to work
beyond these. Never commit to more than you can deliver.
6. BE OBJECTIVE atvall times.
Give clear and appropriate advice. Never let sentiment or your own
interests cloud your judgement.
7. Always TREAT OTHERS WITH RESPECT.
Never discriminate against others.
8. Set a GOOD EXAMPLE.
Remember both your public and private behaviour could affect your own,
RICS’
and other members’reputations.
9. Have the COURAGE TO MAKE A STAND.
Be prepared to act if you suspect a risk to safety or malpractice of any
sort.

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