civic virtues.pptx

Ethics

1. Civic Virtues

2. What is Civic Virtue? Civic virtue  is morality or a standard of righteous behavior in relationship to a citizen's involvement in society. An individual may exhibit  civic virtue  by voting, volunteering, organizing a book group.  Dedication of citizens to the common welfare of their community even at the cost of their individual interests The willingness to do one's part in supporting the public good. The willingness to do one’s part to combat corruption .

3. Roots of Civic Virtue Ancient philosophers held civic virtue as the single greatest determinant of the success of democratic governments.

4. Perseverance Courage Responsibility Initiative Integrity Respect Justice Moderation

5. Responsibility The ability to choose for oneself between right and wrong; the ability to answer for one’s conduct and obligations. Responsible engineer have to give right solution to the client Responsible for the outcomes of the solutions When one is willing and able to accept responsibility for one’s actions- No need of government control on that individual/society

6. Initiative Independent of outside influence or control Introductory step Energy and aptitude displayed in initiation of action. Fulfilled : When an individual steps up to take action on what he/she believes is right, despite outside influence

7. Integrity Adherence to moral and ethical principles; soundness of moral character; firm adherence to a code Fulfilled : By adhering to a moral or ethical code an individual shows that he/she is capable of controlling his/her actions and of making ethical choices

8. Respect An act of giving particular attention, to hold in high or special regard, to honor or hold in high esteem. Respect your clients, superiors, subordinates etc., Respect the ideas and opinions of others Respect your own image Fulfilled : Since we all want to be respected it motivates us to act in a manner that will command the respect of others. Our desire to be respected influences our decisions.

9. Justice The quality of being impartial or fair ; the administration of equitable law. Fulfilled: Making decisions and forming opinions that are fair and unbiased is a means of gaining respect. What you may desire as an individual may not be what is fair for the larger group – thus your desire to be just will guide you away from corrupt decisions.

10. Moderation The quality of being moderate; avoidance of extremes or excesses; restraint Treat all the people equally Don’t discriminate Avoid soft corner Fulfilled : Practicing moderation develops a selfless character that is less likely to choose his/her own desires over the good of the group.

11. Perseverance The act, condition, or instance of persevering; to persist in an undertaking despite opposition or discouragement. Keep on trying Fulfilled : If all individuals persevered toward success instead of taking the easy way out, then fewer unethical decisions would be made.

12. Courage Mental or moral strength to venture, persevere, and withstand danger, fear, or difficulty. Fulfilled: The ability of a society t o stand up against corruption even when it is not easy. Those who take initiative also possess the courage to do so.