3.2. Professionalism

Try these first

1. 1.

   Define ethics in your own words.

   Hint

   Think of how ethics guide decisions.

2. 2.

   What does professional ethics ensure?

   Hint

   Consider the role of trust in professions.

3. 3.

   What do professional ethics include?

   • A set of legal requirements
   • Standards of behavior believed to be acceptable
   • Personal preferences

   Hint

   Think about the guidelines for behavior in different professions.

4. 4.

   True or False: Whistleblowing is always encouraged in organizations.

   • True
   • False

   Hint

   Consider how professionals are protected when reporting wrongdoing.

5. 5.

   A company has an employee who discovered a serious breach of protocol endangering public safety. Discuss the ethical implications of this situation and what steps that employee should take.

   Hint

   Reflect on the consequences of inaction versus the potential challenges in reporting.

6. 6.

   Analyze the impact of a Code of Ethics for a corporation faced with scandal. What would be the necessary steps to rebuild trust?

   Hint

   Think about how transparency and accountability can help restore trust.