ethics part 1
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Week 4
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What is ethics?
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Where does ethics come from?
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What affects our ethics?
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Do people have different ethics?
Ethics - What ought
one to do?
Greek Philosopher - Socrates
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What is ethics about?
/ Relationships
/ struggling to develop a well-informed
conscience
/ being true to the idea of who we are and what
we stand for
/ having the courage to explore difficult questions
/ accepting the cost
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Understanding ethics
/ Ethics is a matter of practical concern
/ Ethics is not the same as morality
/ Making ethical decisions
/ Ethics is about relationships
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Ethics and morality
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Ethics and values in the public sector
/ Working for the government means you have an
obligation to the public.
/ It requires standards of professional behaviour from
employees that promote and maintain public
confidence and trust in the work of Government
departments.
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Legislation in the public sector
The legislation relating to performance,
conduct and ethics are:
/ Public Service Act 1999
/ Public Sector Employment and Management Act
2002
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Objectives of NSW Act
/ To maintain appropriate standards of conduct and
work-related performance in the public service
/ To protect and enhance the integrity and
reputation of the public service; and
/ To ensure that the public interest is protected.
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Interpreting legislation
/ Respect for people
/ Integrity and public interest
/ Responsive service
/ Economy and efficiency
/ Ethical decision making
/ Dealing with conflicts of interest
/ Acceptance of gifts or benefits
/ Discrimination and harassment
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Interpreting legislation
/ Fairness and equity
/ Public comment on the work of the department
/ Protecting confidential information
/ Use of official facilities and equipment
/ Political and community participation
/ Reporting corrupt conduct, maladministration and
waste
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Standards and guidelines
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Ethical dilemmas
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