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Introduction To Personal and Professional Ethics

This document introduces computer ethics by discussing ethics in general and distinguishing between personal ethics and professional ethics. Personal ethics refer to an individual's moral principles that guide their personal behavior, while professional ethics are the standards that govern one's conduct in their work role as defined by their profession's codes of conduct. Professional ethics prioritize serving clients and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues.

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Introduction To Personal and Professional Ethics

This document introduces computer ethics by discussing ethics in general and distinguishing between personal ethics and professional ethics. Personal ethics refer to an individual's moral principles that guide their personal behavior, while professional ethics are the standards that govern one's conduct in their work role as defined by their profession's codes of conduct. Professional ethics prioritize serving clients and maintaining good working relationships with colleagues.

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INTRODUCTION TO

COMPUTER ETHICS

 Ethics
 Personal ethics
 Professional ethics
Ethics
• Ethics
• set of moral principles that govern the behavior of individuals and societies.
• It involves making decisions about what is right or wrong, good or bad, and just or
unjust.
Personal vs Professional Ethics
• Personal ethics
• Personal ethics refers to the set of moral principles and values that individuals uphold in their personal lives.
• Involves the beliefs and values that guide their behavior and decision-making, often shaped by their upbringing,
culture, religion, and personal experiences.
• Vary from person to person – they provide a framework for individuals to make ethical choices and act in
accordance with their own moral compass.
• May cover a wide range of areas, including honesty, integrity, compassion, fairness, respect, and loyalty.

• Professional ethics
• moral principles and standards that govern the conduct of individuals in their professional or work-related roles.
• Typically defined by codes of conduct or ethical guidelines specific to a particular profession or industry.
• These codes outline the expected behaviors, responsibilities, and ethical standards that professionals should adhere
to in their interactions with clients, colleagues, the public, and society at large.
• Professional ethics often prioritize the well-being of clients, good working relationships with peers, juniors and
seniors.
• May cover aspects such as honesty, confidentiality, responsibility, competence, objectivity, and avoiding conflicts of
interest.
Personal vs Professional Ethics

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