Ethics Module

SUBJECT ETHICS/ETIKA
LEARNING OBJECTIVES PERIOD

Student shall be able to: PRELIM 1-4 WEEKS
1. Identify the meaning OF ETHICS
2. Discuss the importance of ethics
3. Analyze the norms of morality
EXPECTED OUTPUT
After reading this module the student must be able to Measurement Evaluation
1. Understand the meaning of ethics
2. Make an short essay Quiz/Exam and Projects
3. Identifying one values in life by choosing the following experiences,
culture, science and religion
TOPICS MODULE 1: ETHICS

MODULE 2: MORALITY
MODULE 1: ETHICS
-Comes from the Greek word ethos ---meaning character or a characteristic way of acting.
-is the study of the moral behavior or conduct of man as viewed from ultimate principles are known by human reason.
Business Ethics- is concerned primarily with the relationship between business goals and techniques.
it is also studies the impacts of laws for the benefits of the individual and the company.
2 types of ethics
1. Human act- is one that proceeds from the deliberate free will of man.
2. Act of man- is one that is not dependent upon intellect and free will.
3 essential attributes of human act

1. Performing by a conscious agent- who is aware of what he is doing and consequences.
2. Performing by an agent who is acting freely- by volition and powers.
3. Performing by ab agent who decides willfully to carry out the act.
4 Primary sources from which we get our values.

1. Experience as the source of values
2. Culture as the source of values
COLEMAN (1984) – A social scientist suggests that these core values reflect a particular culture orientation in 5
constant aspect of the human condition
a. Human nature orientation
b. Environment orientation
c. Time orientation
d. activity orientation
e. Interpersonal orientation
3. Science as a source of values
4. Religion as a source of values
GOOD ETHICS means good business.
The Role of Ethics
* understanding the concept of quality
* The benchmark for total quality control
* five step test of ethics
10 Benchmarks for Total Quality Control

1. Quality is a company- wide
2. Quality is what the customers say it is
3. Quality and cost are inseparable
4. Quality is a way of managing
5. Quality involves both individual and teamwork
6. Quality and innovation are mutually dependent
7. Quality is an ethic
8. Quality involves constant improvement
9. Quality is the most cost-effective and least capital-intensive route to productivity.
10. Quality is implemented with the total systematic integration of customers and suppliers
5 Step Test of Ethics

1. Is the decision legal?
2. Is the decision fair?
3. Does the decision hurt anyone?
4. Have I been honest with those affected?
5. Can I live with my decision?
MODULE 2: Morality
Comes from the Greek word of moralis- means of customs and manners.
3 Elements of Morality
1. the act itself
2. purpose or end
3. circumstances
The Norms of Morality
1. Norms are purely internal – they argue that this the only valid rules.
2. Norm- Based on current opinions and customs- determine the acceptable mode of acting
- Everybody is doing it.
3. The norm of expediency- is objectively right and wrong.
4. The norm of preference-who act by what is desirable what one “prefers” doing rather than what is right and wrong.
5. Situation Ethics- there are no objective standards for human activity.
6. Discussion analysis-ethics or morality is not a matter of current opinions or actions of the majority.
Morality and Etiquettes
Etiquette- refers to any special code of behavior or courtesy.
Bad etiquettes- means to eat with one’s finger during formal dinner.
Good etiquettes- typically calls for follow up letter, returning phone calls and appropriate dress.
-considered to say “ please” and ‘thank you”
bad manners- is black and white to eat together
Ill mannered- to violate the rule and be ruled.
well mannered-who obeyed the convention and certainly had no grounds for feeling moral.
Morality and Law

1. Statutes law- enacted by legislative bodies.
2. Common Law- refers to laws applied in the English- speaking world before there were any statutes.
3. Administrative regulations law- legislatures are often set up boards or agencies.
4. Constitutional Law-refers to court rulings on any law.
Socially Appropriate- means Good or Bad
Socially inappropriate- means right or wrong
Learning Activity
* Identifying one’s values in life. List down values/ virtues in your life that you acquired
through
a. experience
b. Culture
c. science and
d. religion
Project in Prelim
“Quality without people is impossible, and properly motivated and managed people
without ethics is equally impossible”.
REFERENCES Reynaldo Padilla 4th Edition
SUBJECT TEACHER CRISTITA T. RAMBOYONG

ADMINISTRATOR DANIEL DOMINIC DE LEON

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SUBJECT ETHICS/ETIKA

LEARNING OBJECTIVES PERIOD

TOPICS MODULE 1: ETHICS

3 essential attributes of human act

4 Primary sources from which we get our values.

10 Benchmarks for Total Quality Control

5 Step Test of Ethics

The Norms of Morality

Morality and Law

REFERENCES Reynaldo Padilla 4th Edition

SUBJECT TEACHER CRISTITA T. RAMBOYONG

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