1. ETHICS AT WORK PLACE
“ Ethics is knowing the difference between what you have the right to
do and what is right to do.”
- Potter Stewart
Presented by Anita Pearl
5th may 2012
2. WHAT IS ETHICS
Ethics is not definable, is not implementable,
because it is not conscious:
Ethics is the activity of man directed to secure the inner
perfection of his own personality.
A man without ethics is a wild beast loosed upon this
world.
3. What is the difference between
Personal Ethics
are based on thinking Professional Ethics
processes that are a set code that
determine right from professionals in a
wrong according to a variety of fields follow
personal standard or to meet certain
morality. industry standards.
4. PERSONAL ETHICS
Personal ethics is a category of
philosophy that determines
what an individual believes
about morality and right and
wrong.
Personal ethics differ from
person to person and it defines
who we are.
Personal ethics are learned
from families, friends and
teachers. Some ethics might
also be adapted from individual
experiences.
5. PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
The concept of Professional Ethics is
partly comprised of what a
professional should or should not do
in the work place.
It also encompasses a much greater
part of the professionals life. If a
professional is to have ethics then that
person needs to adopt that conduct in
all of his dealings
6. OBJECTIVES OF PROFESSIONAL ETHICS
ACT WITH INTEGRITY
ALWAYS BE HONEST
BE OPEN AND TRANSPARENT
BE ACCOUNTABLE
ACT WITH YOUR LIMITATION
BE OBJECTIVE AT ALL TIMES
GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE
BE POLITE & HARMONIOUS
ALWAYS TREAT OTHERS WITH RESPECT
STAND FOR RIGHT
BE FELLED VALUED
IN GENERAL SET A GOOD EXAMPLE
7. 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 judgments
8. ALWAYS BE HONEST
Be trustworthy in all that
you do – never deliberately
mislead, whether by
withholding or distorting
information
9. BE OPEN AND TRANSPARENT
Share the full facts with
your clients, making
things as plain and
intelligible as possible
10. BE ACCOUNTABLE
Take full responsibility for
your actions, and don’t
blame others if things go
wrong.
11. ACT WITHIN YOUR LIMITATION
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
12. BE OBJECTIVE AT ALL TIMES
Give clear and appropriate
advice.
Never let sentiment or your
own interests cloud your
judgment
13. GIVE CREDIT WHERE CREDIT IS DUE
without appreciating
people for their ideas and
works, it is considered
stealing and we are
cheating them of their hard
work.
14. BE POLITE
It is the expression of
goodwill and kindness
Kindness is one of the
most important skill in
dealing with people.
Every act of kindness
makes a difference in the
life of some one
every living thing response
to kindness.
15. BE HARMONIOUS
To live together and get along
with everyone is a “delicacy”
that we all long for.
But,don’t change yourself to
please others- it’s not worth
becoming a completely
different person simply to
make other people happy
because by doing so, you may
be making yourself unhappy.
16. ALWAYS TREAT OTHERS WITH RESPECT
Never discriminate against
others.
Pay attention to colleagues
when they speak.
Treat others as you wish
to be treated
17. STAND FOR RIGHT
Be prepared to act if you
suspect a risk to safety or
malpractice of any sort.
18. SET A GOOD EXAMPLE
The better of a person you
are, the better an image
you present.
Remember both your public
and private behavior
could affect your own,
your company's
and other members’
reputations
19. BE FEEL VALUED
Make people valued to break
the barriers between
different age
group,gender,position and
job function we do.
Treat people as they are.
Help your juniors and
subordinates,Don't bully
them or allow your peers to
do so
20. WARM WELCOME
A good handshake that
coveys the message
“welcome” “I am opened
to engage in conversation
with you” this small act of
courtesy goes a long way in
making sure all people work
well. The first to extend
your hand for a hand shake
and look the person in the
eye,
21. IN GENERAL
Refrain from gossip, do not
spread or encourage.
Respect every ones privacy and
individuality
Do not encourage or indulge in
politics at work place
Language counts, talk like a
professional and you will be
seen and treated as one.
Handle all office equipments
carefully and avoid using
them for personal use.
22. IN GENERAL
Keep your productivity high...
No goofing in the office.
Be careful in choosing your
associates.
Do not discriminate against
female colleague allow
them equal opportunity
23. Your technical skill or hard skill will help you in
getting the job
Etiquette and manners are
your soft skills.
What keeps you climbing the
ladder of success is your soft
skills