What are ethics and what is a code of ethics
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In their articles, many of the scholars in this review took pains to tackle exactly what is meant when the topic of ethics and a code of ethics is being examined. Below is a breakdown of their thoughts.
Ethics
Code of Ethics
Ethics
- a moral philosophy. A study of right and wrong conduct -- Ianinska, Rocco, Wright, Covas & Watson (2002)
- a reflection of our beliefs -- Brocket and Hiemstra (2005)
- the branch of philosophy which investigates that which is good, bad, wrong, morally approved or disapproved with[in] groups or cultures -- Siegel (2000)
- grounded set of beliefs that shape the appropriateness of… attitudes and behaviour in any given context -- Ettling (2006)
- the milieu in which professionals establish integrity and solidarity through normative ethical worldviews -- Hatcher and Storherg-Walker (2011)
Code of Ethics
- a common moral framework to guide practice [and] the expectation of self-regulation
- a consensus among practitioners concerning the standards of conduct that applies to professional activities -- Lawler (2000)