Ethics

Ethics is also known as moral philosophy

which is a branch of philosophy that
addresses questions about morality that deals
with concepts such as good and evil, right and
wrong, virtue and vice, justice, etc.
 Major branches of ethics
 Meta-ethics: The theoretical meaning and reference of moral
propositions and how their truth-values (if any) may be
determined.

 Normative ethics: The practical means of determining a moral

course of action.

 Applied ethics: It is about how moral outcomes can be achieved

in specific situations.

 Moral psychology: It is about how moral capacity or moral

agency develops and what its nature is.

 Descriptive ethics: It is about what moral values people actually

abide by.
Ethical Code
An ethical code is adopted by
an organization in an attempt
to assist those in the
organization called upon to
make a decision. Usually
most understand the
difference between 'right' and
'wrong' and to apply this
understanding to their
decision.
 Corporate Or Business
Ethics
It focuses on social issues involving the organization.

It sets out general principles about an organization's

beliefs on matters such as aims, quality, privacy and the
environment.

It may delineate proper procedures to determine

whether a violation of the code of ethics has occurred and
if so, what remedies should be imposed.
 Employee Ethics
The effectiveness of such codes of ethics depends on
the extent to which management supports them with
sanctions and reward.

 Violations of a private organization's code of ethics

usually can subject the violator to the organization's
remedies.
 Code Of Conduct
It is a document designed to influence the behaviour
of employees.

They set out the procedures to be used in specific

ethical situations and delineate the procedures to
determine whether a violation of the code of ethics
occurred and, if so, what remedies should be
imposed.
 Code Of Practice
It is adopted by a profession or by a governmental or
non-governmental organization to regulate that
profession.
It may be styled as a code of professional
responsibility, which will discuss difficult issues,
difficult decisions that will often need to be made, and
provide a clear account of what behaviour is
considered "ethical" or "correct" or "right" in the
circumstances.
Failure to comply with a code of practice can result in
expulsion from the professional organization.
Fashion Code of Ethics
•There is an emerging code of ethics making its way
through the fashion industry. This global movement is
gaining momentum.
• Designers, manufacturers and distributors are
addressing ethical concerns such as the fur debate,
outsourcing, environmental impact, global trade and
fashion-inspired body-image disorders.
Global Action
In 2006, the fashion industry in Italy embraced
an informal code of ethics aimed at fighting
anorexia and bulimia. Stylists, agents and
photographers within the region signed
unofficial agreements to not use under-age
models and beefed up the model size for
runway shows.
Regulations & Guidelines
In the United States, fashion is an industry with
few regulations. Compliance with minimum
wage affects onshore production which spurred
the industry to head offshore. Underage labour
is illegal in the United States, causing the bulk
of American designers to move production
elsewhere. Fashion, like most industries, is
governed by profit.
Consumer Impact
Companies involved in fashion are aware,
however, of public opinion and its potential
impact on their profit line. In the 1980s and
'90s when consumer approval of fur dropped,
fur sales vanished. Fashion learned a pricey
lesson. Its response to consumer concerns is
the emerging fashion code of ethics.
Affiliates
E. T. I. or the Ethical Trade Initiative has
created a Global Sourcing Marketplace to
ensure fashion designers and manufacturers
have access to an ethical supply chain. Eco
Fashion World uses its website to spotlight
small designers and artisans who abide the
rules of fair trade.
 Ethics to be followed by
students
INTEGRITY: Integrity is the most basic prerequisite to
earning and retaining trust. Very highest standards of
integrity will be upheld. There should be no compromise of
principles for any reason. Character is as important as
competence in profession.

HONESTY: Honesty and truthfulness are the keystones of

the teacher-student relationship. Students should be truthful
at all times.
RESPECT FOR COLLEGE RULES AND REGULATIONS:
• College Property: Graffiti and defacement of college property is
unacceptable and as for the violation of Rule and Regulation.
Students shall be responsible for the costs of the damages resultant
from their behaviour.

• Illegal Substances: The use of illegal drugs and alcohol is not

permitted on college property as well as the abuse or misuse of
prescription drugs.

• Sexual Assault and Harassment: Students shall refrain from using

language or acting in a manner that is disrespectful or
inappropriate towards other students and members of the college
community.
RESPECT FOR THE OPEN EXCHANGE OF IDEAS:
Students shall be guaranteed the right of Freedom of Speech
which will be observed by the college and including other
students. Students are encouraged to engage others in
thoughtful and meaningful conversations while refraining from
acting or using language with malicious intent.
Classroom Conduct: Students must behave respectfully toward
their peers and professors. In the classroom setting, students
may not interrupt their classmates or professor, make fun of
them or their expressed views, or disrupt the learning
environment. It is important to maintain the best learning
environment for all students and professors.
 Etiquette

It is a code of behaviour that delineates expectations for

social behaviour according to contemporary conventional
norms within a society, social class, or group.
 Rules of etiquette

Rules of etiquette encompass most aspects of social interaction

in any society, though the term itself is not commonly used.

A rule of etiquette may reflect an underlying ethical code, or it

may reflect a person's fashion or status.

Rules of etiquette are usually unwritten, but aspects of

etiquette have been codified from time to time.
 Manners
 Some such individuals consider etiquette
to be an unnecessary restriction of freedom
of personal expression; others consider such
a philosophy to be espoused only by the
unschooled, the unmannerly and the rude.

Others feel that a single, basic code shared

by all makes life simpler and more pleasant
by removing many chances for
misunderstandings and by creating
opportunities for courtesy and mutual
respect.
 Western office and
business etiquette
 The etiquette of business is the set of written and unwritten rules of conduct
that make social interactions run more smoothly. Office etiquette in particular
applies to co-worker interaction, excluding interactions with external contacts
such as customers and suppliers.
 Both office and business etiquette overlap considerably with basic tenets of
netiquette, the social conventions for using computer networks.
India is also
incorporating
the western
Business
Etiquettes in
its corporate
sectors.
Cultural differences
Etiquette can vary widely between different
cultures and nations. In China, a person who
takes the last item of food from a common plate
or bowl without first offering it to others at the
table may be seen as a glutton and insulting the
generosity of the host. In America a guest is
expected to eat all of the food given to them, as a
compliment to the quality of the cooking.
Conclusion