So how do you practice ethics?

Think about the last time you made a big decision? Why did you make that choice? And What made you
choose that decision rather than picking any of the other options available to you.

Hi my name is dweine Calaramo from bsn1 and let us discuss ethical practice standards.

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Ethics asks how we should live, what choices we should make and what makes our lives worth living.

It helps us define the conditions of a good choice and then figure out which of all the options available
to us is the best one.

Ethics is the process of questioning, discovering and defending our values, principles and purpose. It’s
about finding out who we are and staying true to that in the face of temptations, challenges and
uncertainty. It’s not always fun and it’s hardly ever easy, but if we commit to it, we set ourselves up to
make decisions we can stand by, building a life that’s truly our own and a future we want to be a part of.

Ethical practice deals with Building trust by role-modelling ethical behavior, and applying principles and
values consistently in decision-making

Ethical values provide the moral compass by which we live our lives and make decisions – 'doing the
right thing' because it’s the right thing to do.

The way we make decisions is important for organizations because the wrong decisions – or decisions
which have been implemented badly – can have a significant impact on people’s lives and the reputation
of organizations. So, when we make decisions based on good principles, and live by good values, we can
improve the lives of others and the experiences they have at work.

Even when a decision isn’t going to have positive outcomes for everyone, we can manage it in the best
way possible by behaving ethically in the way we carry out that decision, and in the way we treat
people.

We can do this by considering different ethical perspectives in our decision-making, challenging others
on their decisions, being transparent about what we’re doing and why, and role-modelling our
professional values, principles and integrity.

According from a professional conduct manger CIPD, Tina Russell,

'In an era of increased transparency, perceptions are that unethical behaviour is

increasing. As well as role modelling ethical behaviour individually, the people
profession is often tasked with being the ethical conscience of an organisation. As
a professional, habitual ethical practice is intrinsic in decision making and
navigating dilemmas.'

'Internally, establishing a culture of ethical practice improves morale and reduces

risks that arise from unethical practice. On a macro level, reputable ethical
practice not only contributes towards good relations with customers, but has
proven to impact financial performance.'

Tina Russell, Professional Conduct Manager, CIPD

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And now were going to view the levels of impact of ethical practice standards

Each standard progresses through four levels of impact. Which level do you most embody in your day-
to-day work?

These are the

 Foundation level
 Associate level
 Charted member level
 Charted fellow level

Foundation level:

 Consider how professional principles and values inform your approach

 Take responsibility for your actions
 Act consistently with relevant regulation and law
 Handle personal data and information in a professional manner
 Demonstrate honesty in dealings with others

Associate level

 Make responsible choices about your work, applying professional principles and values
 Consider the purpose and implications of actions, decisions and people practices for all
stakeholders
 Raise concerns about people practices and policies which are not consistent with values or
legislation
 Provide explanations and reasons for the choices you make and the advice you provide
 Demonstrate professionalism and consistency in what you say and do in order to build trust

Chartered Member level

 Make responsible decisions by considering different ethical perspectives, and finding the best
possible way forward for all stakeholders
  Coach and influence managers and leaders to consider the implications of their decisions on
stakeholders
 Challenge decisions and actions which are not ethical, explaining the organization risks
 Encourage transparency in decision-making and communication where possible
 Visibly and consistently role-model professional principles, values and personal integrity to build
trust

Chartered Fellow level

 Make responsible decisions by balancing different ethical perspectives, and shape how ethics
inform wider decision-making and governance
 Coach and influence senior leaders to consider the ethical impact of their decisions in the short
and long-term
 Take a visible lead in solving ethical dilemmas, considering how they will play out beyond the
organization
 Surface the unsaid in leadership discussions to enable transparency and improved decision-
making
 Role-model and promote ethical leadership and professional principles and values in
organizations and the wider profession

And now lets us test ourselves with ethics practice questions

Autonomy – means final decision made by an individual

Non-maleficence – means preventing side effects, drug interactions

Beneficence – doing good for patient

1. a pharmacist at first day of his job, found an inappropriate prescription by the physician who’s clinic is
next to you shop. The physician is very well respected and very nice friend of this pharmacy owner.
Majority of his patients come to your pharmacy and generate a good income per month. You decided to
dispense prescription as it is, as argument with physician about inappropriate prescription could effect
your job. This is an example of?

 Infidelity
 Professional judgements
 Honesty with job
 Infidelity

2. you found a prescription of your close family friend’s daughter. She is a teenage girl and taking birth
control pills. You know the family very well and use of birth control pills is not consider good according
to the family’s belief. What are the ethical dilemma in this situation?

 Veracity
 Autonomy
 Beneficence
 Non – maleficence