What are ethics? PowerPoint compiled by: Mrs. Tracy Kern, Harrisburg Family and Consumer Science Teacher, Harrisburg, SD. Fall 2007.

Ethics A system of moral principles. Study of values, of how we ought to live. Denotes systematic, rational reflection upon a particular behavior. Definition taken from: “Ethics.” AboutDictionary.com. 3 Sep

Values The ideals, customs, institutions of a society toward which the people of the group have an affective regard. Values may be positive, as cleanliness, freedom, or education. Values may be negative, as cruelty, crime, or blasphemy. Definition taken from: “Ethics.” AboutDictionary.com. 3 Sep “Everyone Else Does It!” Finance and Business. Sierra Community College. 28 Aug

Morals Distinction between right vs. wrong. Concerned with the principles or rules of right conduct Definition taken from: “Morals.” AboutDictionary.com. 3 Sep

Top Ten Questions You Should Ask Yourself When Making an Ethical Decision Could the decision become habit forming? If so, don’t do it. Is it Legal? If it isn't, don’t do it. Is it safe? If it isn’t, don’t do it.

Top Ten Questions You Should Ask Yourself When Making an Ethical Decision Is it the right thing to do? If it isn’t, don’t do it. Will this stand the test of public scrutiny? If it won’t, don’t do it. If something terrible were to happen could I defend my actions? If you can’t, don’t do it.

Top Ten Questions You Should Ask Yourself When Making an Ethical Decision Is it just, balanced, and fair? If it isn’t, don’t do it. How will it make me feel about myself? If it’s lousy, don’t do it. Does this choice lead to the greatest good for the greatest number? If it doesn’t, don’t do it.

Top Ten Questions You Should Ask Yourself When Making an Ethical Decision Would you do this in front of an adult that you respect? If you wouldn’t, don’t do it. Taken from: Hopper, Carolyn. “Top Ten Questions You Should Ask Yourself When Making an Ethical Decision.” (1998). University 101 Instructor’s Resource Manual Middle Tennessee State University.