Rotary Leadership Institute Guide to Vocational Ethics

Ethics
– Vocational Service
ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE I
14 SEPTEMBER 2013, JB
CONDUCTED BY PP JUNE JONET
ROTARY LEADERSHIP INSTITUTE I. 14 SEPTEMBER 2013, JB

Ethics – Vocational Service
Getting in the right mode
• This session is both informative & reflective.
• As it is only 35mins, some of the questions that
requires follow ups will be placed on the
“parking lot”
• Be constructive.
• Do not argue for the sake of argueing

ANATOMY OF THIS 35 MINS SESSION
• What is ethics?
• Code of conduct by other professions
• Guiding principles:
•4 way test
•The second of object of Rotary
•Rotary Code of conduct

What is ethics?
Origin of word ethics came from
the greek word “ethos” which
means character
Ethical codes are adopted by organizations to assist members in
understanding the difference between 'right' and 'wrong' and in applying
that understanding to their decisions. An ethical code implies documents at
three levels: codes of business ethics, codes of conduct, professional practice

Some global ethical issues:
• Plagiarism / stealing ideas
• discrimination
• sex/favours for contracts
• child labour
• lowered production quality
• environment
… Please share other ethical dilemma you have faced

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Did you know?
Medieval and early modern tradition recognised
only three professions: divinity, medicine & law
With the rise of technology and occupational specialization
in the 19th century, other bodies began to claim
professional status: architecture, pharmacy, veterinary
medicine, nursing, teaching, librarianship, optometry and
social work.

Major milestones which may mark an occupation being
identified as a profession include:
1.an occupation becomes a full-time occupation
2.the establishment of a training school
3.the establishment of a university school
4.the establishment of a local association
5.the establishment of a national association
6.the introduction of codes of professional ethics
7.the establishment of state licensing laws

Have you been caught between…
Medical industry: Hippocratic oath
Shariah law VS Civil law / Secular
Affirmative action VS meritocracy

ETHICS IN HRMETHICS IN HRM
 The 10 most serious ethical situations reported by HR managers
 Hiring, training, or promotion based on favoritism (friendships or relatives)
 Allowing differences in pay, discipline, promotion, etc., due to friendships with top
management
 Sexual Harassment
 Sex discrimination in promotions
 Using discipline inconsistently
 Not maintaining confidentiality
 Sex discrimination in compensation
 Non-performance factors (e.g., race) used in appraisals
 Arrangements with vendors or consulting agencies that result in personal gain
 Sex discrimination in recruitment or hiring
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So when do you know if
you are being unethical?
Is it legal?
Is it fair to all concerned?
Does it pass the “smell test”? How does it
make you feel?

The Four-Way
Test, which was
created in 1932 by
Rotarian Herbert J.
Taylor (who later
served as RI
president) when he
was asked to take
charge of a
company that was
facing bankruptcy.

4 way test. Let’s dissect it
1.Is it the TRUTH?
2.Is it FAIR to all concerned?
3.Will it build GOODWILL and BETTER
FRIENDSHIPS?
4.Will it be BENEFICIAL to all
concerned?

The second object of Rotary

The second object of Rotary
High ethical standards in business and
professions, the recognition of the
worthiness of all useful occupations, and
the dignifying of each Rotarian's
occupation as an opportunity to serve
society;

1. Exemplify the core value of integrity in all behaviors and activities
2. Use my vocational experience and talents to serve in Rotary
3. Conduct all of my personal, business, and professional affairs ethically,
encouraging and fostering high ethical standards as an example to others
4. Be fair in all dealings with others and treat them with the respect due to them
as fellow human beings
5. Promote recognition and respect for all occupations which are useful to
society
6. Offer my vocational talents: to provide opportunities for young people, to work
for the relief of the special needs of others, and to improve the quality of life in
my community
7. Honor the trust that Rotary and fellow Rotarians provide and not do anything
that will bring disfavor or reflect adversely on Rotary or fellow Rotarians
8. Not seek from a fellow Rotarian a privilege or advantage not normally
accorded others in a business or professional relationship

Let’s share….
•Have you done any vocational service projects?
•Have you promoted Rotary’s guiding principles?
•Have you applied Rotary’s guiding principles
at your workplace?

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