ABS of Professional Ethics 22 Dec 25.pptx

Professional Ethics

1. Cultivating Excellence: Value of Professional Ethics PRESENTER Abbas Haider , SI(M) CEO ‘Subtle Sense’ & GM at Nobility MBS [email protected] 03005070171 kavish.haraj kavishharaj ETHOS – PATHOS - LOGOS

2. PROFILING Me, The Participants and The Ethos Profile of the Participants Level of Acceptance Level of Interest Level of Awareness

3. Profile of the Participants Lets Know/ Understand Each other Personal Averages Average Age Average Education Average Tenure in Service Average Grade Married Religion Nature of Job (Field/ Office/ Manager/ Analyst) Expectation What do you expect from this Session? What is your definition of Right n Wrong?

4. Profile of the Participants Lets Know/ Understand Each other Question of Success What is Success? Question of Destiny…. Are you Happy ? What – Why – How? Who are we? What's our Role/ Task? Which Direction to Go? Question of Speed.

5. IDENTITY Who are We: The Humans Matter of Choice The best of all the creatures لَقَدۡ خَلَقۡنَا ٱلۡإِنسَـٰنَ فِىٓ أَحۡسَنِ تَقۡوِيمٍ۬  Vicegerent of God on Earth  إِنِّى جَاعِلٌ۬ فِى ٱلۡأَرۡضِ خَلِيفَةً۬‌ۖ  إِنَّا هَدَيۡنَـٰهُ ٱلسَّبِيلَ إِمَّا شَاكِرً۬ا وَإِمَّا كَفُورًا 

6. PURPOSE What to Do: How to Do? رَبَّنَا آتِنَا فِي الدُّنْيَا حَسَنَةً وَّفِي الْآخِرَةِ حَسَنَةً وَّقِنَا عَذَابَ النَّارِ End Means اَنْ لَّیْسَ لِلْاِنْسَانِ اِلاّٰ مَا سَعٰی Ways ٱهۡدِنَا ٱلصِّرَٲطَ ٱلۡمُسۡتَقِيمَ 

7. PITFALLS What Pulls us Down – Negative Energy Comparisons Greed for more Failures Doubt

8. What to Do? ( Framework/ Strategy/ Application/ Manifestation ) Quranic Paradigm

9. Definitional Aspects 01

10. What is a Profession?? A job at which someone works for money/ living… and is trained/skilled in it. It has meaningful participation in larger order of society

11. What is Your Profession?

12. Technical Bindings Social Bindings Individual Belief Standards for what is considered acceptable or unacceptable behavior in both personal and professional contexts. Making of a Professional

13. Bindings by the Society/ Religion Rules & Regulations : S pecific guidelines or instructions that prescribe or prohibit certain actions or behaviors. Established by authorities, institutions, or governing bodies to maintain order, enforce norms, or achieve specific objectives. Rules can be formal, or informal.

14. Bindings by the Society/ Religion Ethic : Ethics is a branch of philosophy that aims to determine the correct application of moral concepts such as good and bad, right and wrong. Ethics is divided into three branches or types: Normative-ethics (actions be judged for consequences or their adherence to a moral rule) Meta-ethics ( naturalism, intuitionism, emotivism, and prescriptivism ) Applied-ethics (Professional ethics falls in applied category)

15. Bindings by the Society/ Religion Ethic : Ethics refer to principles or standards of conduct that govern an individual or group's behavior. They guide decisions about what is right or wrong, fair or unfair, and good or bad. Ethics can vary depending on cultural, religious, philosophical, or professional perspectives. For example, medical ethics include principles like beneficence, autonomy, and justice.

16. Individual Conceptual Bindings Moral Values : Moral values are beliefs or principles that individuals or societies hold about what is right or wrong. Provide a framework for evaluating actions and their consequences. Honesty , integrity, compassion, empathy, and respect for others .

17. How Different?? While they are sometimes used interchangeably, they are different:  Ethics  refer to rules provided by an external source , e.g., codes of conduct in workplaces or principles in religions.  Morals  refer to an individual’s own principles regarding right and wrong.

18. …Hand in Glove…. Ethics : Because society says it is the right thing to do. They tend to be consistent within a certain context, but can vary between contexts. A follower of Ethical Principles may not have any Morals at all and vice versa. Ethics are governed by professional and legal guidelines within a particular time and place Morals : Because we believe in something being right or wrong. Usually consistent, although can change if an individual’s beliefs change. A Moral Person, may choose to follow a code of ethics as it would apply to a system. "Make it fit“ Morality transcends cultural/ religious norms

19. Moral/ Ethical Dilemma A situation in which a person is faced with a difficult choice between two or more conflicting moral principles, values, or courses of action. No clear/ easy solution that fully satisfies all relevant ethical considerations, and any decision made may result in undesirable consequences or moral harm. https://helpfulprofessor.com/ethical-dilemma-examples /

20. Extremely complicated challenges that cannot be easily solved. Therefore, the ability to find the optimal solution in such situations is critical to every decision maker .

21. Ethical Dilemmas A man has been sentenced to prison for armed robbery, and admits guilt for the deed. "But", he argues,"I'll never do anything of the kind again. I'm not insane or a danger to society. I would be happier out of jail than in. My wife depends on me for support and she and the children would be far happier if I were able to be the family breadwinner again. As to the influence on others, almost no one would ever know about it; you can keep the matter out of the newspapers and no one except you will ever know that the crime was committed. Therefore, you should release me" Assuming he is correct, what would you do?

22. Ethical Dilemmas You are offered 20 million PKR for providing assistance in facilitating a multinational company to set up a power project in Pakistan. Project will be of good quality It will be beneficial to people of Pakistan It will help overcome energy crises in Pakistan Company will still set it up, even if you don’t accept the bribe . Someone else will do it. The are offering this money only for you to facilitate them. No one will find out about the money.

23. Ethical Dilemmas Its your first day at work after promotion to 20 th grade. You as a boss call a young Xen in your office give him money and ask him to buy for you, some fruits and milk and drop the same at your home. He responds, “ Sir, I am not your private servent ”, ………How do u like it?. Will this result in a rift between you and your new Xen? Will it hurt his integrity if you do so? Will it hurt your ego if he refuses? Is it ethical for you to ask him for this favor? When you were a junior , would you do it for your boss ?

24. Ethical Dilemmas You don’t take bribe and this is your 27th year of service. A case gets to you and you have been pressurized to sign it and you get life threats in case you don’t accept the demand. Now you have decided to sign the file out of fear. A friend walks in and you discuss the situation with him and he suggests that since you have decided to sign the file it is perfectly okay for you to demand money for it. You think about it and decide to demand money. You plan to donate it once you receive it from them. Is it ethically a correct decision?

25. “Center” of the “Professional Ethics” Society Friends/ Revenge Money Career ?? Center of Professional Life? Family Duty Passion Power Promotion PRINCIPLES

26. Decision Making Tools/ Methods? Organizations must provide tools and methods for ethical decision-making, such as ethical guidelines, codes of conduct, decision-making frameworks, case studies, and ethical reasoning models. These resources help individuals, organizations, and policymakers navigate ethical dilemmas and make morally informed choices.

27. DOES WAPDA/ NEPRA HAVE ANY SUCH GUIDELINES

28. Standard Professional Ethics 02

29. Professional Ethics A set of principles and values that guide individuals in a particular profession in their conduct, decision-making, and interactions with clients, colleagues, and the public. Codes of conduct or standards established by professional organizations to uphold the reputation, trust, and credibility of the profession while serving the best interests of stakeholders and society as a whole .

30. Significance of Professional Ethics Professional ethics are important because they serve to create organizations based on moral standards of conduct .

31. Significance of Professional Ethics Based on a set of rules, it can organize a group of professionals . This organization now contributes to the personal growth of the associated professional . Provides personal and professional benefits Motivates teamwork and increases the bonds between colleagues. Creates a system for each profession , called a code of ethics; in which the duties to be fulfilled by each professional are twinned .

32. You have dual Role? An Employee A Leader

33. Ideal Code of Ethics for Officers Integrity and Honesty : Act with integrity, honesty, and fairness in all their dealings, avoiding conflicts of interest and acting in the best interests of the public. Impartiality and Objectivity : Make decisions and perform their duties based on merit, without favoritism or bias, and ensure that political considerations do not unduly influence their actions. Accountability and Responsibility : Bureaucrats should take responsibility for their actions, decisions, and the outcomes of their work, and be answerable to the public, elected officials, and other stakeholders .

34. Ideal Code of Ethics for Officers Transparency and Openness : Strive to be transparent and open in their decision-making processes, providing access to information and engaging with the public in a meaningful way. Confidentiality and Privacy : Respect the confidentiality of sensitive information and protect the privacy rights of individuals, ensuring that personal data is handled responsibly and ethically. Professionalism and Competence : Demonstrate professionalism , competence, and expertise in their respective fields, continually seeking to improve their skills and knowledge to better serve the public interest .

35. Ideal Code of Ethics for Officers Respect and Civility : Treat all individuals with respect, dignity, and courtesy, fostering a culture of inclusivity, diversity, and mutual respect. Compliance with Laws and Regulations : Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and policies governing their conduct and the operations of their organizations, upholding the rule of law and the principles of good governance . Ethical Leadership and Role Modeling : Lead by example, promoting ethical behavior, fostering a culture of integrity and accountability, and holding themselves and others accountable for upholding ethical standards . Whistleblower Protection : Have the right to report unethical behavior or wrongdoing without fear of retaliation, and mechanisms should be in place to protect whistleblowers from reprisals and ensure that their concerns are addressed appropriately .

36. The Pakistan WAPDA Employees (Efficiency And Discipline) Rules , 1978 As Amended Upto 05.04.2019

37. The Pakistan WAPDA Employees (Conduct) Rules , 1978 As Amended Upto 05.04.2019 Receiving Favors/ Gifts Acceptance of Foreign Awards Public Demonstration in Honour of Wapda Employee Gifting to Medical Officers Subscriptions Lending and Borrowing Buying and Selling of Valuable Property, Novable and Immovable Construction of Building, etc , Declaration of property Disclosure of Assets, immovable, Movable and Liquid Speculation and Investment Private studies/ or those sponsored by Wapda Private Trade, Employment or Work Subletting of Residential Accommodation Allotted by the Authority Wapda Employee not to Live Beyond his Means etc. Unauthorized Communication of Official Documents or Information

38. The Pakistan WAPDA Employees (Conduct) Rules , 1978 As Amended Upto 05.04.2019 Insolvency and Habitual Indebtedness Approach to Members of the Assemblies, etc Approach to President/Senior Officers of the Government Management etc., of Newspapers or Periodicals Radio Broadcast or T.V. Programme and Communications to the Press Publication of Information and Public speeches capable of embarrassing the Authority/Government Evidence before Committee Taking Part in Politics and Elections Propagation of Sectarian Creeds, etc . Wapda Employees not to express views against ideology of Pakistan Nepotism, Favouritism and Victimization, etc Use of Political or other Influence Delegation of Powers Approaching Foreign Missions, Aid-Giving Agencies and submission of Applications for Employment etc. to other Organizations within the country and abroad

39. National Electric Power Regulatory Authority Guidelines/ Rules/ Regulations/ Codes

40. Conclusion Act under the principle of not doing wrong voluntarily to another human being and, Comply with ethics by contributing to collective development and social welfare.