Values & Ethics

VALERE

means to measure the worth of something

Definition of Value

-Value means something that has a price.

-Standard of importance of or towards a person, object, or group

-The act of valuing is considered an act of making value judgements, an expression of feeling, or the acquisition of and adherence to a set of principles.

Determines the level of goodness, worth, and beauty 

-Can be based either on feelings or price

Values can be defined as those
things that are important to or valued
by someone. That someone can be
an individual or, collectively, an
organization. One place where
values are important is in relation to
vision.

Values means something
that has a price, something
precious, dear and
worthwhile

-Values also refers to everything
from eternal ideas to behavioral
actions.
It serves as criteria for determining
the levels of goodness, worth, or
beauty

Examples of how one finds out value

NOTION OF RECIPROCITY (Utang na loob)

-Give back to the people that have helped you 

-“ONE GOOD DEED DESERVES ANOTHER”

NOTION OF GOOD INTENT 

-Always act with good intentions 

-“A GENTLEMAN’S WORD IS HIS BOND”

NOTION OF APPRECIATION OF MERIT

-Have a good heart towards everyone, even if they wronged you

-“GIVE THE DEVIL HIS DUE”

QUALITIES FOR ETHICAL DECISION MAKIN

1 IDENTIFY THE PROBLEM

First is the ability to recognize ethical issues and to reason through the ethical consequences of decisions. The ability to see second and third order effects, one of the elements of strategic thinking, is very important

 

QUALITIES FOR ETHICAL DECISION MAKIN

2 SEARCH FOR OTHER OPINIONS / EMPATHY

The second is the ability to look at alternative points of view, deciding what is right in a particular set of circumstances. This is similar to the ability to reframe.

-Can be advices, arguments, or personal opinions from others

Definition of Ethics

-What is “generally considered to be right”I

-t's about making choices that are fair, honest, and responsible, considering the impact on ourselves and others

Determining what is right and what is wrong, and doing what is right or wrong

 

QUALITIES FOR ETHICAL DECISION MAKIN

3 ADAPTABILITY

Last is the ability to deal with ambiguity and uncertainty; making a decision on the best information available

-Strategic decision making 

-Utilizing evidences during hard times