Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility

Course main Aim/Goal: This course is designed to develop in the student the desirable professional work ethics required for successful work in a modern office.

General Objectives:

1.0 Understand the concept of profession and professionalism.

2.0 Understand the concepts of ethics and professional work ethics.

3.0 Understand ethical standards and behaviours in the office.

4.0 Know the difference between ethics and morality.

5.0 Understand the roles of professional bodies in promoting ethical practices.

6.0 Know the role of Government in regulating on ethical practices.

1. Define the terms: profession and professionalism.  Explain the terms profession and professionalism and distinguish between them.

2.1. Note how ethics relates to professional practices. Explain ethics as it relates to professions.

2.2 Define professional ethics and professional work ethics. Define and explain professional ethics and professional work ethics.

3.1 List ethical principles Explain different ethical principles eg honesty, efficiency promptness, etc.

3.2 List positive work ethics. Explain positive work ethics eg Self Disciple, politeness, self commitment, etc

3.3 List negative work ethics. Explain negative work ethics eg sexual harassment, abuse of trust, licentiousness, etc.

4.1 Note the different between ethics and morality. Differentiate between ethics and morality.

5.1 List some professional bodies. Give examples of professional bodies and explain what they do to regulate on ethical issues.

6.1 Note the role of government in regulating on ethical practices. Explain the role of government in regulating on ethical practices.