THE ETHICS AND INTEGRITY ARE THE MORAL FIBRE OF SOCIETY AND SHOULD BE EMBRACED AT THE WORKPLACE ppt
- 1. Marangu Nchunge KSG –EMBU DKK KSG EMBU 2014 1 ETHICS & VALUES IN SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
- 2. ETHICS • Moral principles • Moral values • Moral code • Standard of conduct and moral judgment or moral philosophy for a given profession • What is socially approved • Rules that govern conduct DKK KSG EMBU 2014 2
- 3. ethics cont Ethics places moral duty and obligation e.g. In • Commitment to work • Dress code • Personal image • Punctuality, truthfulness, consistency, emotional stability DKK KSG EMBU 2014 3
- 4. Why ethics? • To promote harmony and understanding among practitioners/ and clients • Enhance dignity of profession • Protect values of clients • Exalt commitment to duty • Guide for day to day conduct of members of profession • Ensure uniformity/ stds of service to clients • Enhance employer’s reputation DKK KSG EMBU 2014 4
- 5. Areas where workers observe ethics • Clients • Colleagues • Employer • Profession • Society DKK KSG EMBU 2014 5
- 6. Towards client • Recognize individual client abilities and perception • Help client achieve self fulfillment • Work to further legitimate desires and interests of clients • Maintain the client’s right to a relationship of mutual trust and privacy and confidence • Observe and maintain the client’s right to self determination DKK KSG EMBU 2014 6
- 7. Towards employer • Contribute to development of sound policies and objectives of the organization • Respect the mission that your employer stands for • Cooperate with agencies/ organizations that assist you in the delivery of services • Promote professional accountability and enhance respect for the organization • Bring to the attention of the employer incompatible policies DKK KSG EMBU 2014 7
- 8. Towards colleagues • Respect their training and performance • Respect their different opinions and practices • Share knowledge and experiences/ ideas with them • Bring to their attention any violation of client’s interest, and reprimand them honorably against any unjust actions DKK KSG EMBU 2014 8
- 9. Towards profession • Maintain value, knowledge and methodology of the profession • Uphold the ethical practice of the profession and work to advance it • Defend the profession against unnecessary criticism • Participate actively in research to enrich the professional body of theory DKK KSG EMBU 2014 9
- 10. Towards society • Work to prevent and eliminate discrimination • Ensure access to equal opportunities • Respond appropriately to issues of public emergence • Advocate change in policy and legislation for the good of all • Encourage informed public participation DKK KSG EMBU 2014 10
- 11. Morality • Level of truthfulness • Language use • Relationships • Attitude towards others • Confidentiality/ secrecy • Communication of messages/ news Morals define character DKK KSG EMBU 2014 11
- 12. Integrity • Uprightness • Doing what is right and just • Trustworthiness • Hating dishonest gain • Having strong moral principles “INTEGRITY IS WEIGHED BY WHAT YOU DO WHEN NO-ONE IS WATCHING YOU” DKK KSG EMBU 2014 12
- 13. Pillars of integrity • Accountability • Transparency • Responsibility • Effectiveness • Efficiency DKK KSG EMBU 2014 13
- 14. Code of ethics • Most organizations have a code of ethics which is used as a guide on expected behaviour. Many professions have a code of conduct. • Examples – Public Officers Ethics Act (2003) Code of Ethics for Social Dev Workers, etc. DKK KSG EMBU 2014 14
- 15. PUBLIC OFFICERS ETHICS ACT They include:- • Personal interests vs official • Declaration of income, assets and liabilities (before 30th Nov.) every two years. • Official Secrets Act on entering and leaving service • Contesting for elections • Liability of officers to be posted to any station in Kenya • Absence from duty without permission(24/10 rule) DKK KSG EMBU 2014 15
- 16. • Pecuniary embarrassment • Report in cases of criminal proceedings • Interdiction/ suspension • Disciplinary procedure/ appeal DKK KSG EMBU 2014 16
- 17. In particular, the general code of conduct and ethics as provided in the Ethics Act requires public officers to: • Provide services efficiently and honestly • Carry out duties in a way that maintains public confidence. • Treat the public and fellow public officers with courtesy and respect. DKK KSG EMBU 2014 17
- 18. • Conduct private affairs in a manner that maintains public confidence in the integrity of his/her office. • Seek to improve the standards of performance and level of professionalism in their organization. • Observe official working hours • Maintain appropriate standard of dress and hygiene DKK KSG EMBU 2014 18
- 19. • Discharge any professional duties in a professional manner. • Carry out their duties in accordance with the law • Guard against the practice of nepotism or favoritism • Guard against sexual harassment of members of the public or fellow public officers. DKK KSG EMBU 2014 19
- 20. • Avoid using their offices as venues for soliciting or collecting ‘harambees’ • Avoid improper usage of their offices to acquire land or other property. • Avoid conflict of interest • Surrender any gifts to the government/ organization, except personal gifts from friends and relatives given according to custom DKK KSG EMBU 2014 20
- 21. • Protect all property entrusted to his care • When giving advice, give honest and impartial advice. • Make appointments on the basis of integrity, competence and suitability • Observe political neutrality • Avoid engaging with foreigners in activities detrimental to the security of Kenya DKK KSG EMBU 2014 21
- 22. INTEGRITY IN THE BIBLE • Defined as honesty, without compromise or corruption • Job 2:3; 2:9; 27:5; • Psalms 25:21; 26:11; 111:8; 119:1; • Proverbs 2:7; 10:9; • Titus 2:7 DKK KSG EMBU 2014 22
- 23. CONCLUSION Ethics and Integrity are indispensable values for any organization. Therefore all of us should be steadfast in developing and maintaining high standards of ethics and integrity. Remember, acting as a champion for ethics and integrity would be what differentiates a leader from a follower. DKK KSG EMBU 2014 23