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    This document provides an overview of a module on professional ethics and social responsibility. It will cover topics like the introduction to philosophy, the origin of ethics, different theories of ethics, and the benefits of ethics. It also lists the key topics that will be explained, such as the definition of philosophy and its branches, the concept of moral judgments, and utilitarian, right, and casuist theories of ethics. Additionally, it states that a professional code of ethics sets standards for members of a profession to protect the public's well-being and inform people of what to expect. Finally, it provides brief definitions of philosophy and the VAME concept related to values, attitudes, morals and ethics.

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    PROFESSIONAL ETHICS &

    SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY
    MODULE I
    Philosophy and Ethics

    By Dr. Nancy Girdhar


    Books and References
    Text:
    • John R Boatright, “Ethics and the Conduct of Business”, Pearson Education,
    New Delhi, 2003

    • Edmund G Seebauer and Robert L Barry, “Fundametals of Ethics for


    Scientists and Engineers”, Oxford University Press, Oxford, 2001

    References:
    • Laura P. Hartman and Joe Desjardins, “Business Ethics: Decision Making for
    Personal Integrity and Social Responsibility” Mc Graw Hill education, India Pvt.
    Ltd. New Delhi 2013.
    • A Global Standard for Professional Ethics: Cross-Border Business Concerns By
    Allen, Catherine; Bunting, Robert Journal of Accountancy, Vol. 205, No. 5, May
    2008
    Topics Covered In This Presentation
    After studying this module, you will be able to explain the
    following topics:
     Introduction to philosophy : definition, nature and scope, concept, branches

     Origin of Ethics

     Ethics: definition, moral philosophy, nature of moral judgments and reactions.

     Theories of Ethics (Utilitarian Theory, Right Theory & Casuist Theory)

     Benefit of Ethics

     Freedom in ethical discourse


    A professional code of ethics sets a
    standard for which each member of the
    profession can be expected to meet.

    It is a promise to act in a manner that protects


    the public's well-being.

    A professional code of ethics informs the


    public what to expect of one's doctor, lawyer,
    accountant, or property manager.
    Philosophy is the
    study of general
    and fundamental
    questions about
    existence,
    knowledge, values,
    reason, mind, and
    language.
    VAME Concept
    • Values
    • Attitude
    • Morals
    • Ethics
    THANK YOU!

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