Ethics vs. MoralsDiffenEnglish LanguageGrammarWordsEthicsandmoralsrelate to right and wrong conduct. While they are sometimes used interchangeably, they are different:ethicsrefer to rules provided by an external source, e.g., codes of conduct in workplaces or principles in religions.Moralsrefer to an individuals own principles regarding right and wrong.Comparison chartEthicsMorals

What are they?The rules of conduct recognized in respect to a particular class of human actions or a particular group or culture.Principles or habits with respect to right or wrong conduct. While morals also prescribe dos and don'ts, morality is ultimately a personal compass of right and wrong.

Where do they come from?Social system - ExternalIndividual - Internal

Why we do it?Because society says it is the right thing to do.Because we believe in something being right or wrong.

FlexibilityEthics are dependent on others for definition. They tend to be consistent within a certain context, but can vary between contexts.Usually consistent, although can change if an individuals beliefs change.

The "Gray"A person strictly following Ethical Principles may not have any Morals at all. Likewise, one could violate Ethical Principles within a given system of rules in order to maintain Moral integrity.A Moral Person although perhaps bound by a higher covenant, may choose to follow a code of ethics as it would apply to a system. "Make it fit"

OriginGreek word "ethos" meaning"character"Latin word "mos" meaning "custom"

AcceptabilityEthics are governed by professional and legal guidelines within a particular time and placeMorality transcends cultural norms

Organizational ethicsis theethicsof anorganization, and it is how an organization responds to an internal or external stimulus. Organizational ethics is interdependent with theorganizational culture. Although, it is akin to bothorganizational behavior(OB) andindustrial and organizational psychologyas well asbusiness ethicson the micro and macro levels, organizational ethics is neither OB or I/O psychology, nor is it solelybusiness ethics(which includes corporate governance andcorporate ethics). Organizational ethics express the values of an organization to its employees and/or other entities irrespective of governmental and/or regulatorylaws.

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