Professional Ethics And Human Values(Unit I)

Ethical Issues are Seldom Black and White

Conflicting demands:

Loyalty to company and colleagues,

Concern for public welfare,

Personal gain, ambition

Ethical standards are usually relative and personal, there is seldom an absolute standard

Root cause of project problems/failures

Un-acceptable behavior and actions of individuals

Root cause of behavior

Our behaviors or actions are most often a reflection of our values

Why We Need Values?

Thus, we need values to:

Guide for right decision

Inspire and motivate