H 201 Work Ethics - Lecture 1

H 201 Work Ethics - Lecture 1

• Work ethics encompasses standards of behavior expected from individuals within a group.
• Virtues are habits of acceptable behavior while vices are habits of unacceptable behavior.
• Morals are personal beliefs on right and wrong, varying based on cultural group, religion, age, life experiences, education, and gender.
• Laws are systems of rules enforced by institutions, dictating what can and cannot be done legally.
• Integrity is fundamental to ethical behavior. People with integrity adhere to their personal code of principles and treat everyone equitably, applying the same moral standards in all situations.
• Lack of integrity manifests when moral standards are applied differently based on situation or individuals involved.
• Ethical dilemmas often aren't simply right versus wrong.
• Business ethics are essential for maintaining positive community relations, preventing legal issues, and avoiding unfavorable publicity.

Ethics in Information Technology

• A book titled "Ethics in Information Technology" by George W. Reynolds is a resource.
• Topics covered include social networking ethics, defamation, morals, cloud ethics, malware, ethical decision-making, cyberterrorism, intellectual property, freedom of expression, data privacy, green computing, and breaches.

Ethics

• Ethics are standards of expected behavior by a group or society.
• Virtues represent good behavior habits while vices represent bad behavior habits.

Morals

• Morals are personal beliefs about right and wrong.
• Morals can vary depending on personal values, experiences, culture, education, and religion.

The Difference Between Morals, Ethics, and Laws

• Morals are an individual's personal beliefs about right and wrong.
• Ethics are standards or codes of behavior expected of an individual by a particular group.
• Laws are a system of rules enforced by institutions to determine what is permissible and impermissible.

The Importance of Integrity

• Integrity is a core element of ethical behavior.
• People with integrity act in alignment with their principles, treat everyone with equal respect, and apply their moral standards consistently in all situations.
• Lack of integrity is evident when an individual applies moral standards differently based on circumstance or people involved.

Why Raising Good Business Ethics Is Important

• Gaining community goodwill
• Developing a consistently functioning organization
• Avoiding legal issues
• Preventing reputational damage

Gaining the Good Will of the Community

• ITWORX engages in various community-building endeavors, including distributing Ramadan bags, organizing blood donation drives, and celebrating Orphan's Day.
• Corporate social responsibility campaigns frequently include contributions to nonprofit organizations through coordinated fundraising initiatives.

Including Ethical Criteria in Employee Appraisals

• A relatively low percentage of companies (only 43%) incorporate ethical conduct into their employee evaluations.
• Criteria like ethical treatment of colleagues, multicultural effectiveness, personal accountability, commitment to self-improvement, and honesty are included.

Social Audits

• Social audits assess organizational performance in meeting ethical and social responsibilities.
• New goals for the upcoming year are communicated through diverse channels, including employees, shareholders, investors, market analysts, customers, suppliers, government bodies, and local communities.

Characteristics of Successful Corporate Ethics Codes

• Employees seek advice on ethical issues.
• Employees feel equipped to address potentially unethical situations.
• Ethical conduct is rewarded.
• Success achieved through questionable means is not rewarded.
• Employees have a positive view of their company.

Microsoft's Core Values

• Integrity and honesty, open and respectful communication, accountability, passion, big challenges, and self-criticism constitute the core values.

Microsoft's Standards of Business Conduct

• Covers various aspects, including international business activities, intellectual property, fairness, investigations, inquiries, anti-corruption, trade controls, gifts and hospitality, and different aspects of information management.

ITWORX Mission, Vision, and Values

• ITWORX is driven by a strong corporate culture.
• Values include courage, excellence, and innovation.
• Their mission is to be stakeholders' trusted partners for success.

What is Work Ethics?

• Work ethics encompass ethical principles governing behavior in the workplace.

Appearance, Responsibility, Teamwork, Hardworking, Integrity, Fairness, Honesty, Respect

• These are components of good work ethics and illustrate appropriate and inappropriate workplace behaviors.

Exercises: Replace With Key Term

• Key term replacements for specific concepts in the provided lecture notes.

Issues of Professional Responsibility

• Concepts like confidentiality, competence, intellectual property rights, and computer misuse form aspects of professional responsibilities.

Explore the fundamental principles of work ethics in this first lecture. Learn about virtues, vices, morals, and the importance of integrity in ethical decision-making. This quiz will also discuss the implications of business ethics on community relations and legal standards.