Definition of Ethics, Morals and Profession Related to human values.

1. B.L.D.E.A’S
Shree Sanganabasava Mahaswamiji Polytechnic
Vijayapur
Department of Electrical and Electronics Engineering
UNIT-1:HUMAN VALUES 10Hours Marks-:21
CO1:Practice the moral values that ought to guide the Engineering profession.
BY
Savita .Joshi
B.E (E&C), M.Tech
Lecturer in Electrical Engineering Department

2. ETHICS, MORALS AND THE PROFESSIONAL

3. What Is Ethics?
Ethics are typically defined as the rules or standards
governing the conduct of a person or the members of a
profession. The basic concepts and fundamental principles
of right human conduct. It includes study of universal values
such as the essential equality of all men and women, human
or natural rights, obedience to the law of land, concern for
health and safety and, increasingly, also for the natural
environment.

4. Traditionally,philosphers and religious scholars have
studied ethics.

5. Contd :
More recently,scolars from various disciplines have entered
the field, creating new approaches to the study of ethics.

6. The term ethics can also refer to rules or guideline that
establish what conduct is right and wrong for individuals
and for group.

7. Ethical Standards

8. Ethical Values
Ethical values are a set of established principles governing
virtuous behaviour. To help assure that a profession maintains
a good reputation, many professions concerned about public
relations will develop and promote a set of suitable ethical
values for those within the profession to adhere to when doing
business/practicing their profession.

9. Ethical Issues
Ethical issues are problems or situations that require a
person or organization to choose between alternatives that
must be evaluated as right (ethical) or wrong (unethical).

10. What Is Moral?
• Morals are the welfare principles enunciated by the
wise people, based on their experience and wisdom.
• They were edited, changed or modified or evolved to
suit the geography of the region, rulers, and in
accordance with development of knowledge in science
and technology and with time.
• Moral refers to what societies sanction as right and
acceptable.
• But many people use the terms morals and ethics
interchangeably when talking about personal beliefs
,actions or principles.

11. Morality is concerned with principles and practices
of morals such as:
 What ought or ought not to be done in a given
situation?
 What is right or wrong about the handling of a
situation?
 What is good or bad about the people, policies, and
ideals involved?

12. Ethics v. Morals
Ethics Morals
Guiding principles of
conduct of an individual
or group.
Principles on which one’s
judgments of right and
wrong are based.
Influenced by profession
,field,organizaton,etc.
Influenced by society,
culture and religion.
Related to professional
work.
Not related to
professional work.
Uniform compared to
morals.
Vary according to
different cultures and
religions.

13. Professional
“A professional is a person who is engaged in a certain
activity, or occupation, for gain or compensation.”

14. Profession and Professionalism
A Profession is defined as a calling requiring specialized
knowledge and often long and intensive academic
preparation.
Professionalism is defined as the conduct, aims, or qualities
that characterize or mark a profession or a professional
person.

15. REFERENCES
nwrapped.utexas.edu/glossary/morals
http://pediaa.com/difference-between-ethics-and-morals
www.slideshare.net/DDMRN/10-nurses-proper-
professional-etiquette
/www.shutterstock.com/image-photo/talent-expertise-
genius-skills-professional-concept