ethicsintheworkplace

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In the WORKPLACE

ATTY. VIVIAN T. DABU


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1) You woke up one morning with flu. Wouldyou:

a. Stay at home and rest.

b. Stay at home and work.c. Go to work but avoid socializing with

people.

d. Go to work but socialize only with the

people you dont like.

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2) You are having dinner and order severalappetizers, house specialties, deserts, and drinks.

When the bill arrives, you notice that the seafood

jambalaya was not included in the bill. Would you:

a. Tell the waiter about the oversight.

b. Keep it to yourself but leave a larger tip than

you were planning to.

c. Keep it to yourself and leave your standard tip.

d. Use some of the money youve saved to

donate to your favorite charity.




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Definition and theories

Professional Ethics

Ethical dilemma, evasion, avoidance,

limitation

Decision-making process



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Morality

Virtue

Integrity

Values

What is right, good or legal



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The study of standards of conduct and

moral judgment

The system or code of morals of a

particular person, religion, group,profession, etc.

The discipline dealing with what is

good and bad and with moral dutyand obligation


http://www.yourdictionary.com/library/reference/define-ethics.html

http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ethics
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Virtue Ethicsright and wrong aredetermined according to acting in

certain ways considered to be good or

virtuous.


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Duty Ethicsrightand wrong are

determined

according to duty

not what you do, but

why you do it.




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Utilitarianismrightand wrong aredetermined

according to thatcourse of action thatproduces thegreatest benefit forthe greatest numberof people.




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Cultural Relativismright and wrong are

determined by the

customs/rules of

ones society.




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Section 5. Core Values

5.1 Integrity

5.2 Honesty 5.3 Professionalism

5.4 Commitment

5.5 Teamwork

5.6 Leadership

5.7 Competence

5.8 Cooperation



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Section 5. Core Values

5.9 Efficiency

5.10 Flexibility 5.11 Initiative

5.12 Mutual Accountability

5.13 Community Involvement 5.14 Openness

5.15 Mutual Respect



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Integrity

Live with dignity at all times in all places.

Not accept favors or gifts from learners,

their parents or others in their behalf inexchange for requested concessions.

Not accept, directly or indirectly, any

remuneration from tutorials other thanwhat is authorized for such service.



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HonestyNot entitled to claim credit or work not

of his own.

Not make false accusations orcharges.

Transact all official business throughchannels.

Maintain good reputation with respectto financial matters.

Avoid conflict of interest.



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ProfessionalismOrganize records and other data

before leaving the post.

Hold inviolate all confidentialinformation.

Where mutual attraction andsubsequent love develop between

teacher and learner, the teacher shallexercise utmost professional discretionto avoid scandal.



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CommitmentPossess and actualize a full

commitment and devotion to duty.

Contractual obligations to live up to

contract, assuming full knowledge of

employment terms and conditions.



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TeamworkSupport one another when the best

interest of the learners, the school, or

the profession is at stake in anycontroversy.



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LeadershipA facilitator of learning and

development of the youth.

Be an intellectual leader in the

community.



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CompetencePhysically, mentally and morally fit.

Participate in Continuing Professional

Education program of the PRC and

pursue other studies.



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CooperationUnderstand and support the legitimate

policies of the school and the

administration.



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EfficiencyUphold the highest possible standards

of quality of education, make the best

preparations, and be at his best at alltimes.



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FlexibilityEnsure that conditions contribute to

the maximum development of learners

are adequate.Extend needed assistance in

preventing or solving learners

problems and difficulties.



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InitiativeHelp the school keep the people in

the community informed about the

schools work and accomplishments,its needs and problems.



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Mutual AccountabilityActively insure that teaching is the

noblest profession.

At all times be imbued with the spirit ofprofessional loyalty, mutual

confidence, and faith in one another,

self-sacrifice for the common good,and full cooperation with colleagues.



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Community InvolvementProvide leadership and initiative to

actively participate in community

movements for moral, social,educational, economic and civic

betterment.



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OpennessNot be prejudiced or discriminate

against a learner.

Hear parents complaints withsympathy and understanding and

discourage unfair criticism.



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Mutual RespectMaintain harmonious and pleasant

personal and official relations with

other professionals, with governmentofficials, and with the people,

individually or collectively.

Show professional courtesy, helpfulnessand sympathy towards teachers and

other personnel.



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Personal use of resources theft

falsification

Conflict of interest

accepting bribe, extortion solicitation, donation, gifts

Hiring/staffing practices influence peddling

biases and partiality Abusive behavior

harassment

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Personal use of resources theft

falsification

Conflict of interest

accepting bribe, extortion solicitation, donation, gifts

Hiring/staffing practices influence peddling

biases and partiality

Abusive behavior harassment

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Just this onceEveryone does it

No one will ever know

We have always done it this way

Im not paid enough

The owners earn so much anyway



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Making the right choice Ask yourselfare my actions legal?

Will I sleep soundly tonight?

What would a reasonable person do? (WWJD)

How will my decision look to the people I love?

Policy complianceo Check to see if there are regulations or rules

which restrict your choices

Evaluate the options, issues, and consequences

If uncertain, talk with someone you trust



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Emphasize top managements commitment

Publish an ethics code

Establish compliance mechanisms

Train employees Measure resultsmonitoring/feedback mechanisms

Increase security

Increase employee loyalty



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Awareness

Context

Framework

Decision

Outcome
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1) You woke up one morning with flu. Wouldyou:

a. Stay at home and rest.

b. Stay at home and work.

c. Go to work but avoid socializing withpeople.

d. Go to work but socialize only with the

people you dont like.


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2) You are having dinner and order severalappetizers, house specialties, deserts, and drinks.

When the bill arrives, you notice that the seafood

jambalaya was not included in the bill. Would you:

a. Tell the waiter about the oversight.b. Keep it to yourself but leave a larger tip than

you were planning to.

c. Keep it to yourself and leave your standard tip.

d. Use some of the money youve saved todonate to your favorite charity.


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Know yourself Know your values

Stand firm

Be committed Be consistent

Be faithful

Character + Consistency = Christ-like life



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