PERSONAL CODE OF ETHICS In the process of growing up‚ humans create a conscience of what our society‚ family and culture perceive as good and bad‚ as allowed and not allowed. But we also have a lot of influence from the media and other sources that may impact in our behaviors and beliefs. Our first and main influence is our family‚ or the ones we grow up with‚ because is the first interaction we have with other people‚ and they are the first ones to teach us how to behave in the different situations
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(2007)‚ define ethics as “the principles‚ norms‚ and standards of conduct governing an individual or organization.” I was influenced the way I determine different actions or behavior in a particular situation since I was a child. Growing up with a single Catholic mother made me value different things and behave in a particular way. In addition‚ this made me a have a particular ethical system that influences the way I work and act as an individual. At the corporation level‚ ethics is important because
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Running head: CULTURAL VALUES AND PERSONAL ETHICS PAPER Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper August 8‚ 2005 Cultural Values and Personal Ethics Paper All people have personal values and ethics‚ just as they have cultural values. Often times‚ those personal values and ethics may clash with those of their employer. As an example‚ as an individual‚ a person’s ethical guidelines might require honesty‚ integrity and respect. If that individual works for a company that does not necessarily
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Personal‚ organizational‚ and cultural values can create a difficult problem when trying to make a business decision that includes all the previously stated. Personal values are what each individual holds dear to them living the types of lives that he or she like and would like to lead. Organizational values are what are best for the company to maintain a good public image and employee guidance. Cultural are set on traditions handed down from generation to generation to preserve a way of living
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and personal ethics‚ he or she may look at themselves in a whole new light. He or she would think that whatever their cultural values are they should coincide with their personal ethics and for most people this may not always be the case. As I took the time to write this paper and think about my own values and ethics I began to analyze those who are around me and I asked them about their own values and ethics and if they have ever felt that they had to make a decision where their personal values
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Personal Ethics Statement Jessica Dockery GEN/195 February 28‚ 2012 Jennifer Meunier Personal Ethics Statement To be ethical means to do the right thing and to be the best person one knows how without being judgmental of others‚ especially if their intentions are honorable. One should get in the habit of displaying good values and morals at all times. When thinking of a personal ethics statement‚ the Ten Commandments come to mind. The Ten Commandments state that thou shall have no other
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and Personal Ethics A person’s core values and ethics are important characteristics that help to identify an individual. Many factors determine our values and ethics. Values and ethics are shaped by the rules and structure that are raised‚ religious beliefs‚ family values‚ education‚ and life experiences. People need to know and understand their own personal values and ethics. This awareness helps people understand how people perceive us and allows us to identify our own personal qualities
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Personal Ethics Statement GEN/195 April-4‚ 2012 Personal Ethics Statement My personal ethics statement includes my values and ideals important to me as an academic and in everyday life. My ethics are personal beliefs and morals that reflect and define the person I am. The decisions and choices I make every day should be consistent with integrity and respect toward others. These ethics will ensure my happiness and peace if I keep and hold these values. I believe the value of equality for people
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The definition of "ethics" according to Nelson and Trevino is "the principles‚ norms‚ and standards of conduct governing an individual or group" (p. 13). The success of any group‚ whether a community‚ business organization‚ or family unit depends on the development of a set of agreed upon ethics or rules of behavior. Sharing ethical standards fosters cohesion in groups and allows a harmonious work and living environment. Human civilization was built on the development of ethical standards and the
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According to the New Oxford American Dictionary‚ ethics is defined as “moral principles that govern a person’s behavior.” Hence‚ in a perfect world‚ ethics ought to play the ultimate role when it comes to decision making. Ethics is a subject that has been very difficult to define or classify. Everyone has their own idea or belief of what is right and wrong‚ but there are some behaviors that everyone can agree is ethical or unethical. Society‚ religion and family is what molded and shaped me to
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