Ethics vs.

Morals
Diffen English Language Grammar Words
Ethics and morals relate to right and wrong conduct. While they
are sometimes used interchangeably, they are different: ethics refer to
rules provided by an external source, e.g., codes of conduct in
workplaces or principles in religions. Morals refer to an individuals
own principles regarding right and wrong.

Comparison chart
Ethics

Morals

The rules of conduct recognized in respect to a

particular class of human actions or a particular
group or culture.

Principles or habits with respect to right

or wrong conduct. While morals also
prescribe dos and don'ts, morality is
ultimately a personal compass of right
and wrong.

Where do they
come from?

Social system - External

Individual - Internal

Why we do it?

Because society says it is the right thing to do.

Because we believe in something being

right or wrong.

Flexibility

Ethics are dependent on others for definition. They

tend to be consistent within a certain context, but
can vary between contexts.

Usually consistent, although can change

if an individuals beliefs change.

The "Gray"

A person strictly following Ethical Principles may

not have any Morals at all. Likewise, one could
violate Ethical Principles within a given system of
rules in order to maintain Moral integrity.

A Moral Person although perhaps bound

by a higher covenant, may choose to
follow a code of ethics as it would apply
to a system. "Make it fit"

Greek word "ethos" meaning"character"

Latin word "mos" meaning "custom"

Ethics are governed by professional and legal

guidelines within a particular time and place

Morality transcends cultural norms

What are they?

Origin
Acceptability

Organizational ethics is the ethics of anorganization, and it is how an organization

responds to an internal or external stimulus. Organizational ethics is interdependent with
the organizational culture. Although, it is akin to both organizational behavior (OB)
and industrial and organizational psychology as well as business ethics on the micro and
macro levels, organizational ethics is neither OB or I/O psychology, nor is it solely business
ethics (which includes corporate governance and corporate ethics). Organizational ethics
express the values of an organization to its employees and/or other entities irrespective of
governmental and/or regulatory laws.

Other important employee rights include:

Right to be free from discrimination and harassment of all types;

Right to a safe workplace free of dangerous conditions, toxic substances, and other
potential safety hazards;
Right to be free from retaliation for filing a claim or complaint against an employer (these
are sometimes called "whistleblower" rights);
Right to fair wages for work performed.
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For example, a prospective employer cannot ask a job applicant certain family-related questions
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