Ethics, in its broader sense, deals with human conduct in relation to what is morally good and bad, right and wrong. To determine whether a decision is good or bad, the decision maker must compare his/her options with some standard of perfection. This standard of perfection is not a statement of static position but requires the decision maker to assess the situation and the values of the parties affected by the decision. The decision maker must then estimate the outcome of the decision and be responsible for its results. Two good questions to ask when faced with an ethical dilemma are, "Will my actions be fair and just too all parties affected?" and "Would I be pleased to have my closest friends learn of my actions?"

Practitioners have a responsibility to:

* Maintain an appropriate level of professional competence by ongoing development of their knowledge and skills.

* Perform their professional duties in accordance with relevant laws, regulations, and technical standards.

* Prepare complete and clear reports and recommendations after appropriate analyses of relevant and reliable information.

* Refrain from using or appearing to use confidential information acquired in the course of their work for unethical or illegal advantage either personally or through third parties.

* Inform subordinates as appropriate regarding the confidentiality of information acquired in the course of their work and monitor their activities to assure the maintenance of that confidentiality.

* Refrain from either actively or passively subverting the attainment of the organization's legitimate and ethical objectives.

* Communicate unfavorable as well as favorable information and professional judgments or opinions.

The next several topics mentioned should be used as starting points for incorporating organizational ethics into the daily activities of your business.

Practitioners of decent ethical conduct have a responsibility to:

The short answer is "Everything". Our experiences (or lack of); peers; religious beliefs; edicts from a power we deem higher than ourselves, international law or a Supreme Consciousness; people to whom we are exposed, for better or worse; and our decision to seek out models of ethical behavior are all examples of how we shape our ethical portfolios.

4) Finally, appeals to the common good are confronted by the problem of an unequal sharing of burdens. Maintaining a common good often requires that particular individuals or particular groups bear costs that are much greater than those borne by others. Moreover, the prospect of having to carry such heavy and unequal burdens leads such groups and individuals to resist any attempts to secure common goods.

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