Asst. Prof. (HR & Soft Skills) BIITM, Bhubaneswar Morals ,Ethics & Social Values Think on your own What does it mean to have morals & ethics ? What is moral & ethical development? How do you know if you have morals? Morals ,Ethics & Social Values Moral & ethical involve changes in thoughts, feelings and behaviors regarding standards of right and wrong. Character has two major parts: performance character and moral character. Performance Character Continuous improvement Goal setting Work ethics Determination Self-confidence Initiative Creativity etc. Moral/Ethical Character Respect Responsibility Compassion Modesty Integrity Justice Caring Courage Fairness etc. Doing Our Best With Moral and Ethics You must discover what you are made for, and you must work tirelessly to achieve excellence in your field of endeavor.
Martin Luther King, Jr. WHATS THE DIFFERENCE? Performance is the outcome (the grade, the honor or award, the achievement).
Performance character consists of those qualities needed to achieve the outcome. A question?
What persons or experiences in your college life have most influenced the development of your performance character?
Moral Character: Doing the Right Thing Moral character consists of the values & virtues needed for ethical behavior, positive relationships, and responsible human being.
Moral character honors the interests of others, so that we do not violate moral values as we pursue our performance goals. A person of Ethics embodies both performance and moral character along with Values. Without moral character, performance character is futile.
THE WHOLE PERSON What are the Strengths of Character that make up the whole person? 1. Lifelong learner and critical thinker 2. Diligent and capable performer 3. Socially and emotionally skilled person 4. Ethical thinker 5. Respectful and responsible moral person 6. Self-disciplined person who pursues a healthy lifestyle 7. Contributing community member and democratic citizen 8. Spiritualism & engaged in crafting a life of noble purpose. The Strengths 3 Self-Disciplines Demonstrate self-control Pursue physical, emotional, and mental health Responsible personal choices that contribute to ongoing self-development, a healthy lifestyle, and a positive future.
Develop An Honour Code
1. I will be honest in all my actions. 2. I will treat others the way I want to be treated. 3. I will extend courtesy and kindness to all people. 4. I will respect our college premise and every individuals personal property. 5. I will take pride in our college programs. 6. I will have the courage to report bullying, drugs, and weapons in our college. 7. I will uphold this Honor Code and exhibit these behaviors when I represent our college. An Honour Code VALUES FOR SUCCESS
Balancing academic and social life is key Time management is important Prioritize your activities Study groups with classroom peers can be helpful Be organized
Class Room Ethics Do be present in Body and Mind! Do arrive on time! Do stay for the whole class! Do be prepared for class! Do practice common courtesy! Do not gossip in the class Do put cell phones away and on vibrate Do refrain from Texting in class! Do stay AWAKE and be attentive! Do Dress formally Submit Assignments on time Do not use Laptops in class rooms Do show effort, try your best, ask for help! ROOMMATES
Can be a great benefit Can help you to adapt to college life because you are adapting together Can help form a social network Should respect each others opinions, customs and feelings Should discuss problems as they arise
Making Your Own Choices
Recognize your limitations Understand your goals Plan your time Organize yourself 1. Write your goals youd like to achieve in your life. 2. Divide them into categories (career, family, adventure, service, major accomplishments, etc.)