of a code adopted by a profession or by a governmental or quasi-governmental organ to regulate that profession‚ an ethical code may be styled as a code of professional responsibility‚ which may dispense with difficult issues of what behavior is "ethical". Some codes of ethics are often promulgated by the (quasi-) governmental agency responsible for licensing a profession. Violations of these codes may be subject to administrative (e.g. loss of license)‚ civil or penal remedies. Other codes can be
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Therefore‚ personal ethics are different for each one of us. However‚ when we work in a professional career‚ we have our own work character to reflect on. What is professional ethics? “Professional ethics concerns the moral issues that arise because of the specialist knowledge that professionals attain‚ and how the use of this knowledge should be governed when providing a service to the public” (Chadwick 1998). Today‚ Librarianship is a profession that has a code of professional ethics to help us to
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Morals‚ values‚ and ethics are one of the most important characteristics of a person. These features define who we are and what we believe in. Many different factors come in to play when determining a person`s morals‚ values‚ and ethics; childhood upbringing‚ later life experiences‚ family‚ friends‚ culture‚ religious beliefs‚ race‚ discussions with others‚ and many others that have an affect a person’s beliefs (Head‚ 2006). There are times when a person`s beliefs do not agree with someone else’s
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In any professional field‚ there are codes of conduct put in place that are meant to discourage unethical behavior. These rules are commonly retaught or reinforced so people within a field are continuously aware of what society expects of them. Usually people get tired of being reminded of these rules as some of them seem like basic curtesy or something anyone with decent parent was taught during youth‚ but that attitude is what lead to one of America’s biggest financial scandal‚ Enron. Enron is
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Implementation of NDCA’s Code of Ethics Akemi L. Stout Grand Canyon University: LDR 800 October 23‚ 2011 Introduction “Perpetual optimism is a force multiplier” (Powell‚ 2007) Codes of ethics are guidelines provided by business entities to communicate to the subordinates the beliefs‚ values‚ missions and overall perspectives of what the company or organization is about. In this paper‚ I will give my ideas of how I feel my code of ethics should be best implemented. In doing so‚ I will
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Business CODE of ETHICS JAMES HANKERSON PHL/323 ETHICS in BUSINESS JUNE 22‚ 2011 JAMEELAH YESUFU Business CODE of ETHICS When face with major problems and dilemmas within the company‚ management look to the standards of ethical conduct for guidance. Code of Ethics is the backbone to any organization or corporation. When a possible violation has accrued one has to ask three questions. Will my actions be fair‚ would I be please with the decision that I make‚ and can others learn from my actions. Code
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These qualities can be dissected into specific traits called strengths and weaknesses. To grow as a person‚ we must identify our own strengths to help us overcome our weaknesses. I will discuss my personal strengths and weaknesses and explain how I plan to overcome my weaknesses in my personal and professional life. My strengths have always allowed me to be successful in everything I have attempted in my life. = “One of my strengths is that I am motivated to achieve and exceed set targets. In my
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Studies in Applied Ethics Dr. Eric Carver 01‚ December 2014 The Code of Ethics for a Dentist A code of ethics is an important tool to help in understanding how to behave appropriately in certain situations. My career choice is to become a dentist and the ADA has a system of moral principles that apply values and judgments to this profession. Dentists are required to follow high ethical standards that have the benefit of the patient as their primary goal. The dentist’s codes of ethics pertain to service
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Association Code of Ethics Erin Griffin HCS 435 Monday April 12‚ 2010 Bob Vella Code of Ethics Code of Ethics in Nursing is important to follow by so that staff and patients are treated with up most respect and dignity. The definition of Code of Ethics of nursing is a guide for an individual or group to follow in making decisions regarding ethical issues (Health Line Site‚ 2010). “What is the description of the Code of Ethics for Nurses?” “What are the ethical principles of the Code of Ethics
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In this paper I will explain how important it is to follow the ASPA Code of Ethics to avoid unethical behaviors and corruption in the work place. It is important to report all suspicious behavior to Supervisors‚ Management‚ and or Directors. There will be times when reports will have to be anonymous due to the safety of the people involved. As a planner in this case‚ it is my responsibility to speak up and report any suspicions that I have. I would speak directly to person involved and inform
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