Ethics vs Morals

Ethics and morals both relate to “right” and “wrong” conduct. However, ethics refer to the
series of rules provided to an individual by an external source. e.g. their profession. On the
other hand, morals refer to an individual’s own principles regarding right and wrong.
Comparison chart
Ethics Morals

What is it?: The rules of conduct Principles or habits with

recognized in respect to a
particular class of human
actions or a particular group,
culture, etc. It defines how
thing are according to the
rules.
respect to right or wrong
conduct.It defines how things
should work according to an
individuals' ideals and
principles.

Source: Social system/External Individual/Internal

Why we do it?:

Because society says it is the Because we believe in

right thing to do. something being right or
wrong.

What if we don't We will face peer/societal Doing something against one's

do it?: disapproval, or even be fired morals and principles can
from our job. have different effects on
different people, they may
feel uncomfortable, remorse,
depressed etc.
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 individual’s
beliefs change.