Topics covered:- Introduction, Historical aspects of Ethics, Correlation between values and behavior, Ethics at work place, objectives and benefits of ethics at work place, problems associated with unethical practices.

1. Ethics atEthics at
Workplace
Prof. Piyalee Bhattacharya
KSD’s Model College, Dombivali,
Maharashtra,India

2. Topics Covered
Introduction
Historical aspects
Gandhian Principle on ethics.
Core Principle
Theories of Ethics
Correlation between values and behavior
Ethics at workplace.
Benefits of work ethics
Problems associated with poor work ethics
Correlation between values and behavior
Problems associated with poor work ethics

3. Introduction
• Derived from Greek word
Ethikos
• Ethics is the study of the
behavior and values.
Introduction • Ethics governs what is wrong
and what is right.
• Also called moral philosophy.
Derived from Greek word
Ethikos, means character.
Ethics is the study of the
behavior and values.
Ethics governs what is wrong
and what is right.
Also called moral philosophy.

4. Historical aspect of
Society from time immemorial has dictated,
right and what is wrong’.
Society set the unwritten rules of Ethics.
Upanishads, Vedas and Bhagwat Gita in
torch bearers in India.
Socrates, Plato and Aristotle played the same role in
the West. (E.g, All human beings are equal)
Historical aspect of Ethics
Society from time immemorial has dictated, ‘what is
Society set the unwritten rules of Ethics.
Upanishads, Vedas and Bhagwat Gita in were the
Aristotle played the same role in
, All human beings are equal)

5. Gandhian
PrinciplesPrinciples

6. Stated by Beauchamp &
Do Good
Do no harm
Autonomy
Justice
Core Principle of
Ethics
Stated by Beauchamp &
Childress:-Childress:-
Do Good
Do no harm
Autonomy
Justice

7. Theories of
Deontology
obligation & duties.
Utilitarianism:
to maximum people.
Rights:
protected and given top priority.Theories of
Ethics.
protected and given top priority.
Virtue:
and not by the action.
Social Justice
services should be distributed among people.
Deontology:- People should adhere to their
obligation & duties.
Utilitarianism:- The motto is greatest benefit
to maximum people.
Rights:- Rights established by the society are
protected and given top priority.protected and given top priority.
Virtue:- Judges a person by his/her character
and not by the action.
Social Justice:- Decides how goods and
services should be distributed among people.

8. Correlation
between
 Values are attitudes about the
worth of importance of people ,
things or concept.
Values control our decision making.
Decision to select from thebetween
values and
behavior
Decision to select from the
alternatives available, is reflected in
our behavior.
Beliefs and values affect our
behavior.
Values are attitudes about the
worth of importance of people ,
things or concept.
Values control our decision making.
Decision to select from theDecision to select from the
alternatives available, is reflected in
our behavior.
Beliefs and values affect our
behavior.

9. Ethics at
Application of ethical norms of the society at
workplace.
To be kept in mind, “ Good ethics means good
business.
Good ethics in business is a positive reflection
Ethics at
workplace
Good ethics in business is a positive reflection
of a country’s image.
“A business that makes nothing but money is a
poor kind of business”…. Henry Ford.
Application of ethical norms of the society at
workplace.
To be kept in mind, “ Good ethics means good
business.
Good ethics in business is a positive reflectionGood ethics in business is a positive reflection
of a country’s image.
“A business that makes nothing but money is a
poor kind of business”…. Henry Ford.

10. Objectives of Ethics at workplace
 To show Integrity.
 To be Honest.
Open and Transparent
ResponsibleResponsible
Give credit wherever it is due.
Be Polite
Set a good example
Always stand for the right.
Keep Gossips away.
of Ethics at workplace
Give credit wherever it is due.

11.  Professional doesn't mean having
only technical skills.
Professional means what you do,Professional means what you do,
how you behave and what others
perceive about you.
To be a professional means to have
an Excellent work ethics.
Professionals and
Ethics
Professional doesn't mean having
only technical skills.
Professional means what you do,Professional means what you do,
how you behave and what others
perceive about you.
To be a professional means to have
an Excellent work ethics.

12. Ethics at
workplace are
of two types.
1.Personal.
Sincerity
Honesty
PunctualityPunctuality
Respect
Punctuality
2.Specific to work
situation.
Keeping information
confidential
Cordial relationsPunctuality Cordial relations
with peers, juniors,
seniors and clients.
Prepared to take
risk.

13. Benefits of
Ethics at
Trouble free working condition.
Maintain moral values in difficult
times.
Improves teamwork and
productivity.
Support growth of employees.
 No or less legal issues to handle.
Ethics at
workplace.
 No or less legal issues to handle.
Minimizes fine because of unethical
practices.
Creates a strong public image and
increases brand value.
Trouble free working condition.
Maintain moral values in difficult
times.
Improves teamwork and
productivity.
Support growth of employees.
No or less legal issues to handle.No or less legal issues to handle.
Minimizes fine because of unethical
practices.
Creates a strong public image and
increases brand value.

14. Negative impact on employee’s performance.
Poor interpersonal relations among
employees.employees.
Lowers company’s credibility.
Unrealistic and often conflicting goals.
Entangled with legal issues.
Unethical Leadership.
Wrong usage of company technology
Problems with absence of
work ethics.
Negative impact on employee’s performance.
Poor interpersonal relations among
employees.employees.
Lowers company’s credibility.
Unrealistic and often conflicting goals.
Entangled with legal issues.
Unethical Leadership.
Wrong usage of company technology.