Personal Ethics Development Ethics reflect our morals and how we apply concepts in deciding right from wrong behaviors. This paper will examine ethical awareness and choices in the workplace. Basing a focus on defining ethics and personal influences to the development of my ethical practices. We face decision making situations all the time. When we are faced with these types of situations weigh the right vs. the wrong choice. This is referred to as an ethical dilemma. (University of Phoenix) An individuals ethical system is ones ethical principals used to make decisions. Ethics and their meaning and all that surround.
Character is an individuals moral actions based on duty-driven ethical principals. Ethical Business Behavior are principles in which the business standards are made upon. Ethics are standards of behavior an indivual upholds. Morals rely on underlying ethical principles. Values is what we believe in and hold personal insight upon. The ethical systems go hand in hand and you may have more than one that drives your character. There is duty-based, entitlement-based, goal-based, humanistic, relativistic, and rights-based. The development of my personal values and morals began at an early age in life for myself.
Of course our ethics and values are instilled upon us as children. Taught by our parents or guardians and observed by us, the children. My mother instilled the importance of honesty in me as a child, as well as respecting other, taking responsibility for my own actions and so on. Treat others as you want to be treated, “would you like someone to do that to you or someone you love,” she would say. Many situations and events in my life influenced my personality as well as my ethical systems but I would have to say that the most influentual event would have to be early motherhood.
This event in my life also helped shape and mold the development of my ethics. I had my first child at the age of 16, which made me grow up really fast and think act and behave in certain manner. This also forced me to take responsibility for my own actions and be responsible for another s life, my own child. The ethical system in place for me is driven by entitlement. I base moral decisions by what is in the best interest of others and their needs. I am also goal based and once a goal is set I strive to complete all while still having a duty based insight where making decisions reflect in what is right.
I believe the ethics that I practice are a great asset. Working in the mental health field ethics are a big concern. Practicing as a mental health case manager we handle sensitive information, situations and are working within the community as well as being involved with other organizations. While handling my job in a caring but professional manner with defined ethics. Which I have been told I have great character, and good work ethics. Practicing good ethics has allowed me to receive a promotion and manage other case managers at my site.
I am also known throughout the community, and have been able to assist many clients and help the organization, in which I represent to continue meeting their goals and mission statement. I do pride myself in my personal and work ethics. Ethics are needed within an organization to ensure that standards are met and the purpose behind an organization are being achieved. Ethics are incorporated into an organization in a strategic manner. These are usually outlined in the companies policy, procedures, and mission statement. These documents provide expected behavior, direction, and purpose. Character shows who an individual really is.
Ethics behind ones character are based on principals like respect, trustworthiness, responsibility, caring, and citizenship. This paper focused on personal development of my ethics and the ethical systems in which I practice. Expresses the importance of ethical practices in an organization. As well as my ethical performance and it effects in my career. References EBOOK COLLECTION: Trevino, L. K. , & Nelson, K. A. (2007). Managing business ethics: Straight talk about how to do it right (4th ed. ). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley. University of Phoenix, Key Terms retrieved from http://myresource. phoenix. edu
