3 “An ethical person often chooses to do more than the law requires and less than the law allows – there is a difference between what you have a right to do and what is right to do.” Justice Potter Stewart

Rule of Thumb “We judge other people by their actions and we judge ourselves by our intent.” --Jack Azzaretto

The Golden Rules Confucius: What you do not want done to yourself, do not do unto others. Confucius: What you do not want done to yourself, do not do unto others. Aristotle: We should behave to other as we wish others to behave to us. Aristotle: We should behave to other as we wish others to behave to us. Judaism: What you dislike for yourself, do not do to anyone. Judaism: What you dislike for yourself, do not do to anyone. Hinduism: Do nothing to thy neighbor which though wouldst not have him do to thee thereafter. Hinduism: Do nothing to thy neighbor which though wouldst not have him do to thee thereafter. Islam: No one of you is a believe unless he loves for his brother what we loves for himself. Islam: No one of you is a believe unless he loves for his brother what we loves for himself. Buddhism: Hurt not others with that which pains thyself. Buddhism: Hurt not others with that which pains thyself. Christianity: Do unto other as you would have them do unto you. Christianity: Do unto other as you would have them do unto you. Social Justice: Do unto others as they would like to have done unto them. Social Justice: Do unto others as they would like to have done unto them.

What is “Ethics”

Public employees have a duty to conserve public resources and funds against misuse and abuse. Green Zone – Official Duties Green Zone – Official Duties Yellow Zone – Personal Use Under Limited Circumstances Yellow Zone – Personal Use Under Limited Circumstances Red Zone – Prohibited Uses Red Zone – Prohibited Uses

The Red Zone Prohibited Uses Prohibited Uses Outside business interests Outside business interests Commercial uses Commercial uses Illegal or unprofessional activities Illegal or unprofessional activities Political activities, including lobbying Political activities, including lobbying

Ethical Choices Generally the tough ethical choices are not between good and evil, but between two goods: Truth versus Loyalty Truth versus Loyalty Individual versus Community Individual versus Community Short-term versus Long-term Short-term versus Long-term Justice versus Mercy Justice versus Mercy

Is it Legal? Is it Legal? Will I be violating any civil law or institutional policy? Is it balanced? Is it balanced? Is it fair to all concerned? Does it promote win/win situations? How will it make me feel about myself? How will it make me feel about myself? Will I be proud? Would I feel good if my hometown newspaper published my decision? Would I feel good if my family know about my choice?

The Three Questions 1. Is it legal? 2. Is it balanced? 3. How will it make me feel about myself?

Morning-after Test Morning-after Test – How will you feel about this tomorrow morning? Front-Page Test Front-Page Test – How would you like to see this behavior written up on the front page of your hometown newspaper? Mirror Test Mirror Test – How will you feel about this behavior when you look in the mirror? Role Reversal Test Role Reversal Test – How would you feel about being on the receiving end of this behavior? Common Sense Test Common Sense Test – What does every common sense say about this behavior?

What is your highest aspiration? A. Wealth A. Wealth B. Fame C. Knowledge C. Knowledge D. Popularity D. Popularity E. Integrity E. Integrity

Be good and Do good that leads to greatest Happiness of the greatest number Our happiness lies in making others happy Be good and Do good that leads to greatest Happiness of the greatest number Our happiness lies in making others happy ‘ BAHUJANA HITTAYA BAHUJANA SUKHAAYA ’