It is believed that adherence to ethics in human actions would ensure in smooth functioning of an organization/system. If so, what does ethics seek to promote in human life? How do ethical values assist in the resolution of conflict faced by him in his day-to-day functioning?. UPSC IAS Mains 2022 General Studies (Paper – 4)
Working of organizations like ISRO, TATA shows that adherence to ethics in human actions ensures smooth functioning of an organization.
Ethics in Human Life
- Integrity and Probity: Ethics help maintain strong sense of purpose and conviction towards one’s work
- g.; E Sreedharan and his role in the Metro Development and its success in the country.
- Fulfilment of higher order needs: Mahatma Gandhi’s Satyagraha’s role in the liberation of India.
- Better decision-making ability: Guided by the values of objectivity, impartiality, empathy and compassion
- for others.eg: deft shown by administration in handling Covid crisis despite shortage of resources
- Instill self confidence in various endeavours of life.
Ethical values assistance in resolution of conflicts
- Impartiality: For e.g., it prevents from favouring son over daughter in a fight even despite his mistake
- Objectivity: For e.g., Gandhi took the tough decision of withdrawing the NCM after the chauri-chaura incident
- Sense of responsibility: for e.g., my sister accepted act of stealing Rs 100 from my father’s wallet when blame was being put on innocent house help.
Thus, ethics always help us in navigating the rough waters of life by being upright and having clear conscience, thereby, paving way for achieving the summum bonum (the highest good).
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