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    Code of Ethics: Lecture 1

    Prof. Raquel Bermudez


    Source: Larry Colero; http://www.ethics.ubc.ca
    Code of Ethics for IT- Afurong, Manaois & Ringor

    Definition of Ethics

    1. the practical science of the morality of human conduct


    2. the study of human motivation, and human rational behavior
    3. motivation based on ideas of right and wrong (www.dictionary.com)
    4. the philosophical study of moral values and rules (www.dictionary.com)

    Etymology

    Ethos (Greek) - characteristic way of acting


    Mos/ Mores (Latin) – tradition or custom

    Principles of Personal Ethics

    Personal ethics might also be called morality, since they reflect general expectations of any
    person in any society, acting in any capacity. These are the principles we try to instill in our
    children, and expect of one another without needing to articulate the expectation or formalize it in
    any way.

    Principles of Personal Ethics include:

    • Concern for the well-being of others


    • Respect for the autonomy of others
    • Trustworthiness & honesty
    • Willing compliance with the law (with the exception of civil disobedience)
    • Basic justice; being fair
    • Refusing to take unfair advantage
    • Benevolence: doing good
    • Preventing harm

    Principles of Professional Ethics

    Individuals acting in a professional capacity take on an additional burden of ethical responsibility.


    For example, professional associations have codes of ethics that prescribe required behavior
    within the context of a professional practice such as medicine, law, accounting, or engineering.
    These written codes provide rules of conduct and standards of behavior based on the principles
    of Professional Ethics, which include:

    • Impartiality; objectivity
    • Openness; full disclosure
    • Confidentiality
    • Due diligence / duty of care
    • Fidelity to professional responsibilities
    • Avoiding potential or apparent conflict of interest

    Even when not written into a code, principles of professional ethics are usually expected of
    people in business, employees, volunteers, elected representatives and so on.
    Code of Ethics: Lecture 1
    Prof. Raquel Bermudez
    Source: Larry Colero; http://www.ethics.ubc.ca
    Code of Ethics for IT- Afurong, Manaois & Ringor

    Principles of Global Ethics

    Global ethics are the most controversial of the three categories, and the least understood. Open
    to wide interpretation as to how or whether they should be applied, these principles can
    sometimes generate emotional response and heated debate.

    Principles of Global Ethics include:

    • Global justice (as reflected in international laws)


    • Society before self / social responsibility
    • Environmental stewardship
    • Interdependence & responsibility for the ‘whole’
    • Reverence for place

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