Values and Ethics 1
An Individual Perspective on Values and Ethics
Managerial Communication and Ethics
October 25, 2004
Values and Ethics 2
An Individual Perspective on Values and Ethics
Personal, cultural, and professional values and ethics make up a large part of decision making in my life today. The values realized from childhood carry over into adulthood and into my professional career. Values and ethics are taught by simple means and play an important role in how I live everyday of my life. The values practiced are a culmination from several sources from all walks of life. Those values are thought of before any action is taken, from putting on clothes in the morning to discussing an issue with a coworker. Ethics have been put in place to ensure that right from wrong is acknowledged and followed to avoid negative consequences.
Peters (2003, p. 30) defines personal ethics "as principles of good behavior, a moral code of conduct, or a system to decide between competing options". Children are taught at an early age to be polite, honest, and kind. This behavior is acceptable and received well in sc ...