This discussion on ethics explores the importance of ethics in both personal and professional settings, emphasizing how ethical principles guide behavior, decision-making, and organizational culture.
It distinguishes ethics from morals, examines how ethical dilemmas arise, and explains psychological concepts such as ethical fading, normalization of deviance, confirmation bias, and psychological distancing that can influence individuals to rationalize unethical behavior.
The presentation highlights the consequences of ethical lapses, including legal, financial, reputational, and societal harm—while also outlining the tangible benefits of ethical conduct, such as trust, transparency, accountability, and long-term success.
It concludes by stressing the role of ethical leadership, the value of open dialogue, and the need for continuous ethical awareness to foster integrity, responsible decision-making, and a strong ethical culture in the workplace and the broader community.
CPE Learning objectives:
- Differentiate between ethics, morals, and common psychological factors that influence ethical decision‑making, including ethical fading, normalization of deviance, confirmation bias, and psychological distancing.
- Analyze how ethical dilemmas arise in personal and professional contexts and evaluate the potential legal, financial, reputational, and societal consequences of ethical lapses.
- Apply principles of ethical leadership and organizational culture to promote integrity, encourage open dialogue, and strengthen ongoing ethical awareness within teams and workplaces.
Agenda:
- 11:00 AM– 11:30 AM – Arrival, Networking
- 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM – Lunch, Presentation
- 12:30 PM – 1:00 PM – Additional Networking
- 1:00 PM – Departure
Free parking
Lunch
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