Personal Ethics Development
Personal Ethics Development
Although the term “ethics” is defined as the foundation for determining the right course of action to take for a given situation, individual perception of what is right or wrong is truly what influences ethical decision-making outcomes. However, it is through the development of one’s personal ethics that shapes his or her perception and interpretation of what ethics means. The purpose of this paper is to examine Andrew Tolliver’s personal ethical system and ground rules. In addition, the effect that his ethics has on his performance and his understanding of the need for ethics in organizations will be explored.
Personal Ethical System and Ground Rules
Like most children, the foundation of Andrew’s ethical system began in his childhood home, as his parents were initially responsible for shaping his values and principles. However, as Andrew began to grow his teachers and peers played a role in his ethical development as well. As the youngest of four children, Andrew’s parents developed his character on Christian standards. Consequently, these standards were used as methods for teaching him and his siblings the importance of being respectful, honest, forgiving, and loving individuals. Interactions that Andrew had with his parents as a child were very instrumental in developing his values and morals. For instance, Andrew’s parents were firm believers that for every action there is an equal reaction. Additionally, his parents believed in respecting elders, which essentially was responsible for teaching him how to respect others. Andrew was taught that honesty earns the respect of others and doing what is right stretches far beyond what people can see. These concepts were reinforced when interacting with his teachers and peers. To Andrew it is important to do what is right at all times, and his perception of right and wrong is based on an empathetic understanding of others (Trevino & Nelson, 2011). The principles that Andrew
Although the term “ethics” is defined as the foundation for determining the right course of action to take for a given situation, individual perception of what is right or wrong is truly what influences ethical decision-making outcomes. However, it is through the development of one’s personal ethics that shapes his or her perception and interpretation of what ethics means. The purpose of this paper is to examine Andrew Tolliver’s personal ethical system and ground rules. In addition, the effect that his ethics has on his performance and his understanding of the need for ethics in organizations will be explored.
Personal Ethical System and Ground Rules
Like most children, the foundation of Andrew’s ethical system began in his childhood home, as his parents were initially responsible for shaping his values and principles. However, as Andrew began to grow his teachers and peers played a role in his ethical development as well. As the youngest of four children, Andrew’s parents developed his character on Christian standards. Consequently, these standards were used as methods for teaching him and his siblings the importance of being respectful, honest, forgiving, and loving individuals. Interactions that Andrew had with his parents as a child were very instrumental in developing his values and morals. For instance, Andrew’s parents were firm believers that for every action there is an equal reaction. Additionally, his parents believed in respecting elders, which essentially was responsible for teaching him how to respect others. Andrew was taught that honesty earns the respect of others and doing what is right stretches far beyond what people can see. These concepts were reinforced when interacting with his teachers and peers. To Andrew it is important to do what is right at all times, and his perception of right and wrong is based on an empathetic understanding of others (Trevino & Nelson, 2011). The principles that Andrew
References: Kay, C. D. (1997). Justice as Fairness. Wofford College. Retrieved from http://webs.wofford.edu/kaycd/ethics/justice.htm Trevino, L. K., & Nelson, K. A. (2011). Managing Business Ethics: Straight talk about how to do it right (5th ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.