As federal employees we need to look at the topic of ethics as Moses looked at the Ten Commandments. The Ten Commandments, are a set of commandments which the bible describes as being given to the Israelites by God on Mount Sinai. The Commandments were a set of religious ethics of how God is worshipped. The Code of Ethics are in a sense a governing set of instructions devised by law makers to help us in all situations. For contracting professionals to meet this you need a set of Ethical Ten Commandments, to keep you honest when conducting government business. The Ethical Commandments might go something like this:
1) Thou shalt be Self-governing. When conducting business as a contracting professional be mindful of our personal interactions with
There are many commandments in America. Most of them are very important in our society. Some are written rules, and some are unwritten. They go from not stealing to saying bless you. All Americans should follow these seven commandments to show that they have respect and manners.
from generation to generation while others are written and are still being taught to this day.
What do you think was the original purpose of the 10 Commandments? Do you think people in general have the correct perception of the original purpose of the 10 Commandments as a covenant document?
The Ten Commandments address the most important aspects of life for a Christian, they instruct people not to murder, commit adultery, lie, and be honorable. They also instruct people most importantly to only worship one god, and that is God the Father. Christianity has deep roots in social justice, and Christians are directed to care for those that are poor, and those that are afflicted. They are also directed to care for those that have no support system, or are less fortunate than themselves. The model of behavior people are supposed to follow is that of Jesus, who reflected God’s sense of justice.
The Ten Commandments and the Native American code of ethics are very much alike. You can connect the commandment “I am the Lord Your God, You shall worship the Lord your God and him only shall you serve, with the native American ethic rise with the sun to pray, pray alone, pray often, the Great Spirit will listen if you only speak. You can also relate the commandments “you shall not covet your neighbors wife, you shall not covet your neighbors goods, and you shall not bear false witness against your neighbor with the Native American ethics “be tolerant of those who are lost on their path. Ignorance, conceit, anger, jealousy and greed stem from a lost soul. Pray that they will find guidance” , “respect all things that are placed upon this earth-whether
Government contracting is a lucrative industry, both large and small management and technology consulting firms along with defense, aerospace and other companies who bill themselves as "experts" in various different areas complete for billions of dollars in government contracts each year. The benefit of the federal government leveraging the skills and expertise is great; but there is also a downside. Ethical violations can and have occurred within the government contracting arena. This paper will discuss a case that demonstrates ethical violations in government contracting as well as answer the question of how ethical violations in government contracting affect the role of contracting management acquisition.
Per the text, Adams states that ethics in government contracting requires maintaining integrity in the procurement of products and services from private contractors. From the e-Activity, select two (2) components of Subpart 3.10—Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct that interest you the most. Next, evaluate the level of necessity of these components that you have selected in
Federal employees may be subjugated to a lot of different duties while employed. There are times where employees bring into question if the policies and practices that are being employed are really ethical. Unfortunately, there are certain circumstances that may prevent a person from questioning these policies and practices in fear of losing their job, or worse. One former federal employee stood up to question such policies for the wellbeing of the potentially innocent. Dr. Frederic Whitehurst took a stance against the Federal Bureau of Investigation and the Department of Justice as a means to make reform.
We, the employees of Company X, at all levels, recognize and accept a personal obligation to our organization and profession, its stakeholders, and the communities we serve. We hereby commit ourselves to the highest ethical and professional conduct and agree to follow all codes of ethics and conduct as well as all local, state and federal ordinances and laws. The purpose of this document is to establish a basic code of ethics that apply to all Company X employees at all levels including any temporary, seasonal, or contract employees.
The code will direct all officers and employees while conducting company business to: obey all rules, regulations and laws, conduct themselves with honesty and integrity and to avoid all conflicts of interests with the company business, report to work in condition to work and be free from the influence of alcohol or drugs, respect the rights and deal fairly with all clients, keep honest and accurate records and reports of company information, respect the diversity of all and not engage in discrimination or harassment, preserve the confidentiality of all company information entrusted to them, maintain
...our operations are subject to a diverse set of local laws and cultures. Associates are expected
The three code of ethics that I picked is occupational therapy, physical therapy and strength and conditioning. The reason why I picked these three career fields is because they are related to kinesiology. They are also interconnected in varies ways.
Araine 5 was a rocket designed by the European Space Agency. The rocket was set to launch on June 4, 1996 in Guyana. However, due to the carelessness of the designers, the rocket only lasted for thirty-seven seconds before it had to be destroyed. The cause of this malfunction was due to software errors that were not previously tested. A rocket requires the accuracy of a computer to generate calculations and corrections several times in a second.
It is one thing to establish a code of ethical conduct for an organization in the public sector, but it is quite another to really impress upon all employees the importance of living up to that code of conduct. What makes a code of conduct and how can management be assured that all employees understand the code and follow it's values and guidelines? How do not-for-profit professions stack up against for-profit professionals when it comes to ethics? This paper delves into codes of conduct in the public and sector and provides a review of several scholarly articles that present specific instances where codes of conduct are part of the workplace culture.
When working in an organization, it is usually important to establish professional ethics while following consistent ethical principles. Professional ethics are personal and corporate standards of behavior that are set by businesses, associations, and organization. It creates an institution that reflects our own values and make us feel more confident about what is an acceptable behavior and what is not. This type of ethic could vary depending on the various types of situations, professions, and personal values. Many professionals that are trusted by the public like doctors, accountants, engineers and even an information technologist all have a Code of Ethics, which sets out expectations of the member’s behavior and how they operate internally and externally.