Student Id: 168778 Ethics V/S Morality Ethics: Ethics is derived from Greek word ethos which means character. It involves a discipline which examines good or bad practices within the context of moral duty. In the organisations employees has to follow business ethics which includes practices in behaviour that are good and ethical. Ethics refers to rules provided by external sources such as code of conduct in work place or principles and values in religions. Ethics are governed by professional and legal guidelines within a particular time and place. The aim of ethical value is to live together with happiness in harmony and social justice with human dignity. The reason why ethical problem occur in organization are people looking for personal gain and individual values widely differ with organisational goals, manager values and attitudes, competitive pressures and cross cultural contradictions. Morality: Morality is derived from Latin word mos which means custom which transcends cultural norms. Morals are culturally and religiously based on right or wrong. Morality has religious connotation. Morality comes from an individual which is usually consistent, although can change if an individuals beliefs change. A
Difference between Ethics and Morality
Mohammad Habeeb Abdul Rahman Student Id: 168778 moral person bound by a higher values may choose to follow the code of ethics as it would apply to a system. Some moral values are Honesty, Truthfulness, Patience, Respectfulness, courage, justice, affection towards humanity etc., the moral values are the standard of good and evil which governs individuals behaviour and choices. Examples for Ethics and Morality Examples of ethical behaviour ethical behaviour is self-regarding behaviour that affects positively the world around us. It is the behaviour that contributes positively to our well-being, the preservation of the environment and the well-being of others. . Charity . Conservationism . Respectful, egalitarian, empathic or good-intentioned social behaviour. . Loving, caring or friendly behaviour. . Responsible consumption (e.g. non-wasteful, recycling, fair trade, sustainable, ethical production, etc. Examples of moral imperatives moral behaviour is self-regarding behaviour influenced by moral imperatives, and moral imperatives are rules of conduct that serve as a guide to what we should or ought to do; what is our duty or responsibility; or what is the virtuous or best way of life. * Follow the rules of the golden mean 2
Difference between Ethics and Morality
Mohammad Habeeb Abdul Rahman Student Id: 168778 * Live according to Nature * Live according to the rules of State and society * Do to others what you would have other do onto you (or alternatively, dont do to others what you wouldnt have others do onto you). Act in such a way, that the maxim of your will could always hold as a principle of universal order.