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Ethics, Values, and Morals

Ethics, Values, and Morals

Ethics Rules of conduct that people should follow Ø Helps us decide whether something

Ethics Rules of conduct that people should follow Ø Helps us decide whether something is right or wrong Ø Assumes we have the free will to make decisions and act on those decisions Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Four Basic Rules of Ethics Do good; avoid evil Ø Be fair and unbiased

Four Basic Rules of Ethics Do good; avoid evil Ø Be fair and unbiased Ø Respect the dignity of all people Ø Be responsible for your thoughts and conduct Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Ethics and Personal Standards Moral beliefs are actually habits learned as children Ø Adults

Ethics and Personal Standards Moral beliefs are actually habits learned as children Ø Adults develop habits over their lifetime Ø Not all habits are right Ø Be tolerant of other people’s concepts, beliefs, and feelings Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Concern for Others and Integrity Ø Ø Concern for Others Ø Our physical needs

Concern for Others and Integrity Ø Ø Concern for Others Ø Our physical needs must be satisfied first Ø Then we move on to higher-level needs Integrity Ø We should display in our daily activities Ø Do what’s right whether someone is watching or not Ø Have a disciplined, balanced approach to life Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Ethical Qualities and Professional Standards Ø Ø Ethical Qualities of Effective Leaders Ø Success

Ethical Qualities and Professional Standards Ø Ø Ethical Qualities of Effective Leaders Ø Success requires a great deal of selfdiscipline and personal stability Ø All leadership decisions have ethical aspects and require moral judgment Professional Standards Ø Each profession has standards that members are expected to follow Chapter 1, Lesson 5

Right Choices Right choices build confidence and self-respect Ø Distinguishes effective leaders from average

Right Choices Right choices build confidence and self-respect Ø Distinguishes effective leaders from average or poor leaders Ø Leaders who make right choices show ethical courage and maturity Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Rules and Principles of Ethical Decisions Greatest influence on our ethical decisions Ø Primary

Rules and Principles of Ethical Decisions Greatest influence on our ethical decisions Ø Primary ethical standards are telling the truth, keeping promises, and respecting people and property Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Michael Wetzel/US Air Force JROTC

Values Our beliefs about what is and is not important Ø Involves freely chosen

Values Our beliefs about what is and is not important Ø Involves freely chosen behavior based on values we believe are important Ø Our beliefs are personal to each of us Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Four Types of Values Ø Ø Types: Ø Personal Values Ø Prudent Values Ø

Four Types of Values Ø Ø Types: Ø Personal Values Ø Prudent Values Ø Conventional Values Ø Moral Values We also use rules and values to help make ethical decisions Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Joseph P. Cirone/Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System Photo Courtesy of Petty Officer 1 st Class Maurice Dayao/Defense Video & Imagery Distribution System

Core Values of the US Military Services Ø Ø Air Force: Integrity first, Service

Core Values of the US Military Services Ø Ø Air Force: Integrity first, Service before self, and Excellence in all we do Army: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage Navy and Marine Corps: Honor, Courage, and Commitment Coast Guard: Honor, Respect, and Devotion to Duty Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Cultural and Universal Norms Ø Ø Ø Cultural Norms: All societies have morals, values,

Cultural and Universal Norms Ø Ø Ø Cultural Norms: All societies have morals, values, and concepts of human rights Ø Customs and values depend upon the culture in which we live Universal Norms: An obligation to honor constitutional justice, civil law, and the moral norms of our communities Non-universal norms do not carry a universal moral obligation Chapter 1, Lesson 5

Making Ethical and Moral Decisions Ø Four steps to help make the right ethical

Making Ethical and Moral Decisions Ø Four steps to help make the right ethical and moral decisions: Ø Consider all the facts Ø Determine the moral values or rules that apply to the situation Ø Always make decisions and act in light of your knowledge of the values and facts Ø Choose the lesser of two evils Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Moral Courage and Maturity “To know right from wrong, to possess a firm set

Moral Courage and Maturity “To know right from wrong, to possess a firm set of values, and the strength to live by those values and do what is right regardless of the consequences” Ø You should already possess a conscience, a sense of justice, and a personal code of conduct Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 5

Conscience and Sense of Justice Ø Ø Conscience Ø A product of knowledge and

Conscience and Sense of Justice Ø Ø Conscience Ø A product of knowledge and intelligence Ø Allows us to judge right from wrong Ø Strengthened as our knowledge increases Sense of Justice Ø Essential for effective leaders Ø Developed from learning experiences over time Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Personal Code of Conduct It should be a list of reminders that cause us

Personal Code of Conduct It should be a list of reminders that cause us to practice acceptable behavior Ø Developing permanent good habits is very important Ø Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia

Forming Good Habits Ø To get rid of bad habits and form good ones:

Forming Good Habits Ø To get rid of bad habits and form good ones: Ø Begin the change in behavior as strongly as possible Ø Never stop a new habit before it is firmly fixed in your life Ø Take every chance you get to act on the change Chapter 1, Lesson 5 Photo Courtesy of Fotolia