Moral Standards

vs
Non-moral Standards

Prepared by: Ni’mah Ummu Hani D. Barra

GEC 107
 Importance of Rules to Social
Beings
One of the systems that humans developed that guide human activities, or simply,
“rules”.

RULE is defined as a statement that tells you what is or is not allowed in particular
situation.” (Merriam-Webster, 2017)

Examples: Rules in playing basketball;

Rules in the MSU Campus
 Other Key Terms:

Etiquette- is a set of rules on how an individual should responsibly behave in the society.
e.g. Table manners such as the proper use of utensils and the proper manner of eating.
Policy- is a clear, simple statement of how an organization plans to handle its services, actions, or
business.
e.g. No Uniform, No Id, No entry (a required rule inside the University)
Law- is a rule created and enforced by the government and its agencies to maintain order, resolve
disputes, and protect person’s liberty and rights.
e.g. The 1987 constitution of the Republic of the Philippines
Commandment- a rule that is to be strictly observed because it was said to be set by a divine entity.
e.g. Ten Commandments