Name: Charmine B. Albao Subject: G.E.

8 (ETHICS)

Course, Year & Section: BSHM 2-B Instructor: Prof. Joy A. Tuburan

Module 1 Lesson 1
IV. Learning Assessment

Answer the following questions: (10 points each)

1. Identify atleast 2 of each: (a. obligations we are expected to fulfill, (b)

prohibitions we are required to respect, and (c) ideals we are encourage to
meet. Discuss whether these are ethical in nature or not.

Answer:

a. obligations we are expected to fulfill- ethical in nature

As a human being, our obligations vary depending on what roles we are expected
to play. That is, if you are a parent, for example it is your obligation to provide for
your children, to guide them as they grow, to teach them the right values and good
conduct, etc. In general, a human being is obliged to survive and to live a meaningful
role that would be helpful for the community where he resides. We have
obligations for ourselves and for other people. But those obligations must advocate
for humanity and not for selfish motives.

b. prohibitions we are required to respect- ethical in nature

Everybody is expected to respect other people including their values,

properties, ethics, preferences, etc. Moreover, we are to respect the law. We
should observe and practice what the law requires of us in order to maintain good
and healthy relationships with everyone.

2. Are clothes matter of pure aesthetic taste, or does it make sense for
clothes to become a subject in a discussion of ethics? Why? How about other
forms of adornment, such as tattoos and piercing?

Answer:
 I think (that is, clothes, and adornments such as tattoos and piercings) should
not become a subject of discussion in ethics because it is only a form of self-
expression. Fashion is a form of personal art. Its sole objective is to showcase art,
and not to defy ethics by having other people interpret somebody else's manner of
fashion. However, there are certain obligations that we have to respect in terms of
being ethical. For example, proper dress code or grooming in the workplace or in
school. To observe decency and professionalism, we are expected to dress
accordingly by not wearing too revealing blouses or tattered pants.

3. Comment on this statement: “What I believe must be true if I feel very

strongly about it.”

Answer:

Well, not necessarily, we all have somewhat different realities in our minds.
Some highly religious people are certain that God talks to them, which is laughable.
Some people believe that they have the power to cure spiritually. the mind has to
be free of biases and absolutely steadfast in maintaining its integrity while making
a decision, all the while being supported by undeniable facts. Only then can a belief
be considered true. Before acting on a belief, especially those with lifelong
consequences, people are supposed to know themselves and look inside carefully. I
once heard somebody say “perception is the reality", a quote which I happen to
agree with 100%. So it doesn't matter how strongly you feel about something, the
truth is truth even if nobody believes it.

4. Is looking after the benefit of your own family over all other aspects
considered as another form of egoism? Discuss.

Answer:

No, I don't think prioritizing the needs of your family is egoism, it is normal to
look after your family. When you do a step on other people's head while doing that,
then it might be. Once you break the golden rule and providing your family as
excuse, then I would consider that is egoism. Not only that, you maybe
psychopathic or sociopathic as well as narcissistic cutting in line in life and getting
what you want isn't commendable, not from my point of view at least. It is
embarrassing and deserves to be criticized by everyone.

V. Enrichment Activities/ Outputs:

1. Look for a newspaper article that tackles an ethical issue. Consider the
following questions:

a. What makes this matter of ethics?

It's all about the UNETHICAL LEADERSHIP.

Where ethics is a system of moral principles. They affect how people

make decisions and lead their lives. Ethics is concerned with what is
good for individuals and society and also described as moral
philosophy.

b. What is your own ethical judgement on this case?

My ethical judgement on this case is the abuse of leadership authority

is an unfortunate reality. A moral leader is an individual who governs
or makes decisions based on fairness and ethical guidelines, rather
than personal, political, or financial considerations. Ethical Judgement
is reasoning about the possible actions in the situation and judging
which action is most ethical. A person making an ethical judgement
uses reason to decide what the best solution or decision is to a
problem.

c. What are your reasons for this judgement?

My reason for this judgment was a behavior conducted and decisions

made by organizational leaders that are illegal and violate moral
standards and those that impose processes and structures that
promote unethical conduct by followers.
2. List down some common Filipino values and consider the strengths and
weakness of each of these.
Strengths of Filipino Values:

Pakikipagkapwa-tao – opening yourself to others and feel one with others

with dignity and respect deal with them as fellow human beings.
Family Orientation- a genuine and deep love for family.
Joy and Humor- Filipinos have a cheerful and fun-loving approach to life and
its up and down, pleasant disposition, a sense of humor propensity for
happiness that contribute not only in the Filipino Spirit.
Flexibility, Adaptability and Creativity- Filipinos have a great capacity to
adjust and circumstances and the surrounding environment, both physical
and social.
Hard work and Industry- capacity for hard work given to raise one’s
standard living of a decent life for one’s family.
Faith and Religiosity- faith in God which accepting reality to comprehend as
a human created by God.
Ability to survive- the typical Filipino greeting is “Mabuhay” despite grinding
poverty.
Hospitable- one of the most popular qualities of Filipinos.
Respectful- is often observed not just from younger people but also from
older ones.
Loving and Caring- Filipinos are the sweetest and loving people in the world.
Debt of Gratitude- You give a Filipino a favor and he/she will surely
remember it even if he already returned the favor.

Weakness of Filipino Values:

Extreme Personalism- always trying to give personal interpretation to

actions
Extreme Family Centeredness- strong family protection good or bad
condition.
Lack of Discipline- relaxed attitude but poor management.
Passivity and Lack of Iniative- strong reliance to others fate.
 Colonial Mentality- patriotism vs. active awareness and luck of love and
appreciation on what they have.
Kanya- kanya Syndrome- self-serving attitude that generates feeling of envy
and competitiveness towards others.
Lack of Self Analysis and Reflection- sometimes superficial and flighty

3. Returning to the Case of Chris: Do you think it is acceptable that those

responsible for the death of Chris got away with murder? Discuss your
answer.

No, it is not acceptable that those responsible for the death of Chris
Anthony Mendez got away with murder because the hazing made by
the fraternity is improper. Where fraternity also refused to sign a
statement condemning the death of death of Chris.

4. Do you think it is right for someone to look after his or her own welfare
over any other concern such as justice?

Discuss.

YES, it is right for someone to look after his/her own welfare over
any other concern such as justice. A justice which give a person what
he/she deserves or in more traditional terms, giving each person his
or her due. It has a principle that “equals should be treated equally
and unequal unequally”. It sometimes expressed “individuals should be
treated the same, unless they differ in ways that are relevant to the
situation in which they are involved”.