Values And Ethical Behavior

In Asian Countries

Presented By:

Abdul Basit Sultani

Nafees Ahmed
Shah Faisal
(MBA 4th)
“The value of a human being lies not in the truths he
reaches, or in the noble thoughts he adopts. The
worth of a man is rather in believing deeply in his
noble thoughts so that they are impersonated in his
character as well as in his deeds, and are revealed in
his outward life as well as in his inner being.”

Imam Ghazali (R.A)

What is a value?
 Values are what we, as a profession, judge to be
right. They are more than words-they are the moral,
ethical, and professional attributes of character .
 Values are the embodiment of what an organization
stands for, and should be the basis for the behavior
of its members.
 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.
IMPORTANCE OF VALUES
Key leadership with appropriate values
establishes the moral compass that guides the
organization through the complexities of what is
right and wrong.
Values provide the basis for judgment about
what is important for the organization to succeed
in its core business.

 Values are traits or qualities that are considered

worthwhile; they represent an individual’s highest
priorities and deeply held driving forces
Hypocrite – One who subscribes to one set
of values, and does another.

Immaturity - One who has not identified his

values.

 Immaturity:  Maturity
– Unclear values  Clear values
– Drifters  Life of purpose
– Flighty  Meaning and
– Uncertain direction
– Apathetic
Where do we get values?

 our homes,  culture,

 school,  employers,
 society,  time-period in which you
 friends, were raised (70’s anti-
 TV, establishment, peace,
individuality. 80’s money,
 Mosque, prestige. 90’s earth, green
 music, peace, health and fitness),
 books, etc.
 families,
 Ethical Behavior
Ethics
–Code of moral principles.
–Set standards of “good” and “bad” as opposed to “right”
and “wrong.”
Ethical behavior
–Ethical behavior is the standards that you hold for yourself
of the attributes of honesty, responsibility, and how you
treat others in all facets of your life.
–The same standards are applicable to whatever position
you hold in organization, in your community, and even
behind your own doors where only you know what you do.
–Ethical behavior is applying these standards even when it
is inconvenient to do so.
INDIAN
VALUES,
ATTITUDES
AND
BEHAVIORS
Cooperation:
Cooperation is highly valued.
The value placed on
cooperation is strongly rooted
in the past, when cooperation
was necessary for the survival
of family and group.
Group Harmony:
Most Indians have a low ego
level and strive for anonymity.
They stress the importance of
personal orientation (social
harmony) rather than task
orientation. The needs of the
group are considered over
those of the individual.
Modesty:
The value of modesty is
emphasized. Even when one does
well and achieves something, one
must remain modest. Boasting and
loud behavior that attract attention
to oneself are discouraged.
Modesty regarding one’s physical
body is also common among most
Indians.
Generosity:
Generosity and sharing are greatly
valued. Most Indians freely exchange
property and food. The respected
person is not one with large savings,
but rather one who gives generously.
Individual ownership of material
property exists but is sublimated.
Avarice is strongly discouraged
Pakistan VALUES,
ATTITUDES
AND
BEHAVIORS
UNIQUENESS:
Pakistani Culture is very
unique in terms of its social
and ethical values. These
values are something which
are given due importance.
This culture revolves around
the religion of Islam which
teaches equality among
every human being that
exists on this planet.
Traditional family values
are known every where in
this multicultural
environment.
The rural areas of Pakistan
are still dominated by their
own tribal customs dating
back hundreds of years.

Diversity:
Pakistan’s culture is very
diverse. It has been invaded
by many different people
belonging to different races.
Chinese VALUES,
ATTITUDES
AND
BEHAVIORS
Traditional and modern Chinese Life full of mystery as it can
be difficult to understand.

Chinese lived quite differently from other cultures in the

past. Even today people find that the Chinese, both in China
and abroad, are still distinct and separate.

They want to fulfill their own potential - like opting out of

the catering business. And, stripped of their traditional
position, deprived of respect, abandoned and isolated.