PROFESSIONAL ETHICS & ISSUES IN A DEVELOPING

ORGANIZATION

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BUITEMS

Where the vision is one year, grow flowers.

Where the vision is ten years, grow trees.

Where vision is eternity, cultivate People.

Ethics is commitment to higher order of moral values and an ability to distinguish right from wrong.

WHAT IS ETHICS?

Values are our fundamental beliefs. They are the principles, we use to define that which is

right, good and just. Values provide guidance as we determine the right versus the wrong, the good versus the bad. They are our standards.

Ethics: is about our actions and decisions. When one acts in ways which are consistent with our beliefs (whether secular or derived from a moral authority) we will characterize that as acting ethically. When one’s actions are not congruent with our values - our sense of right, good and just - we will view that action unethical.

A.Does the Organization have a code of Ethics, which is

widely disseminated and enforced at all levels.

B.Does the Organization take a tough stand on ethical issues.

C.Do senior management lead by example and show by their

actions that they are committed to organization’s code of

ethics?

D.Is Organization’s ethical stance rated highly by the

community?

Questions to be asked

Is our purpose sufficiently well articulated?

Do we face new legal requirements?

Do we have new constituents?

If we acquire another organization, how will it be

ethically assimilated?

Are our rewards structures appropriate?

Is there any need to change the mechanics (constituent

communication, employee training,

organizational structure, issue

resolution processes)?

How will we measure our performance?

Do we have new goals/objectives in the ethical

domain?

Evaluating Ethics in Organization?

Build trust internally and externally;

Increase awareness of key ethical issues;

Stimulate and legitimize ethical dialogue;

Build consensus around vital issues;

Guide decision-making;

Encourage staff to seek advice;

Foster the reporting of misconduct and related concerns; and

Clarify where employees should go to seek advice.

Why Code of Ethics required?

Practice their profession with integrity, honesty, truthfulness and adherence to the absolute obligation to safeguard the public trust

Act according to the highest goals and visions of their organizations, professions, clients and consciences

Inspire others through their own sense of dedication and high purpose

Improve their professional knowledge and skills, so that their performance will better serve others

Standards for Professional Ethics

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Demonstrate concern for the interests and well-being of individuals affected by their actions

Value the privacy, freedom of choice and interests of all those affected by their actions

Foster cultural diversity and pluralistic values and treat all people with dignity and respect

Affirm, through personal giving, a commitment to philanthropy and its role in society

Adhere to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and regulations

Advocate within their organizations adherence to all applicable laws and regulations

Avoid even the appearance of any criminal offense or professional misconduct

Are you "born to teach?" The best teachers share a unique set of qualities, such as: A desire to educate young people and act as a positive role model An ability to work with students from diverse backgrounds and

abilities Interest in helping people learn Enthusiasm about a subject Strong interpersonal and organizational skills The ability to work unsupervised Creativity, energy and patience Digital learning tools and technologies

Attributes of a Good Teacher

•Be Smart•Be Good•Be Honest•Be Fair•Don’t Cheat•Don’t Steal

FINAL THOUGHTS