Ethics and Personal Character How do I begin to grow? HS 35 Stage One of Development ME LifeKnowledge®

Personal Characteristics assertiveness compassion commitment confidence cooperation courage creativity courtesy detachment determination enthusiam diligence flexibility forgiveness Objective 1 HS 35 TM A1 friendliness LifeKnowledge®

Personal Characteristics humility honesty justice idealism loyalty modesty patience orderliness reliability respect self discipline responsibility tact tolerance Objective 1 HS 35 TM A2 trust worthiness LifeKnowledge®

Connections Personal Characteristics Source: internal Analogy: a brick Objective 3 HS 35 TM B1 LifeKnowledge®

Connections Personal Character A set of traits that influence how a person relates to others. Source: Internal Analogy: PILE OF BRICKS Objective 3 HS 35 TM B2 LifeKnowledge®

Connections Integrity Ability to make one’s actions reflect one’s character. Source: Internal Analogy: CEMENT Objective 3 HS 35 TM B3 LifeKnowledge®

Connections Professional Ethics A set of behavioral expectations determined by a business or industry that are communicated to its employees or members. Source: External Analogy: BUILDING’S PURPOSE Objective 3 HS 35 TM B4 LifeKnowledge®

Therefore… Professional Ethics (Personal Character + Integrity) = Ethical Behavior A building is only useful when its construction is suited to its purpose. A person acts ethically when their character and integrity is suited to a company’s professional ethics. Objective 3 HS 35 TM B5 LifeKnowledge®