Professional Ethics and Human Values

Professional Ethics and Human Values
Course Title Professional Ethics and Human Values
Total Credits 02
Duration 30 Hrs
Course Objectives 1. To connect learners to their potential and understand moral, professional, and personal values
2. To introduce professional ethics and enable decision-making skills
3. To inculcate Corporate Social Responsibility and human values
4. To enhance ethics through a psychological approach
5. To instill professional ethics for creating a safe, prosperous, and sustainable society
Course Outcome ➤ Understand moral, professional, and personal values
➤ Recognize the need for ethics in professional life
➤ Hone ethical decision-making skills
➤ Understand workplace ethical systems
➤ Embrace responsibility toward society and sustainability
Module Content Hours
Module I Introduction to Individual and Professional Ethics – Morals, Values – NSPE Code of Ethics – Ethical decision-making – Internal obstacles – Empathy 6 Hrs
Module II Human Values and CSR – Classification of values – Universal values – CSR and sustainable development – Social responsible leadership 6 Hrs
Module III Psychological Approaches – Ethical theories – Philosophical views – Myths about morality – Ethical dilemma – Courage – Integrity – Emotional intelligence 6 Hrs
Module IV Workplace Ethics – Academic integrity – Ethical issues in research – Role of managers – IPR – Diversity – Employee rights – Confidentiality 6 Hrs
Module V Safety, Social Responsibility, and Rights – Risk and safety – Professional rights – Gender discrimination – Sexual harassment at workplace 6 Hrs
Reference Books 1. Subramanian, R. (2013). *Professional Ethics*. Oxford Publications.
2. Nagarasan, R.S. (2006). *Professional Ethics and Human Values*. New Age International Publications.