Human Values and Ethical Mindfulness

2 Credits

4 Modules

Updated 12/31/2024

Introduction to Ethics

5 Lectures

Definition of Ethics Personal Ethics Professional Ethics Difference between Ethics Values and Morals.Ethics and Human Interface: Essence Determinants and Consequences of Ethics in - Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Types of Ethics; Ethics - in Private and Public Relationships. Human Values- Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great Reformers and Behaviourists;Role of Family Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values

Theories of Ethics

8 Lectures

Normative theories Psychological Egoism Utilitarianism Kant‘s Social Contract theory Stakeholder theory Stockholder theory Gandhi‘s Trusteeship theory; Forsyth‘s Taxonomy of Ethical Ideologies; Kohlberg‘s Model of Cognitive Moral Development; Piaget theory of moral development Need for developing an Industry-wide Code of Ethics: Inclusive and Accountable Industry Transparent Standards Fair competition Equal Opportunity Employer Health Safety and Environment Conflict of Interest

Ethics & Emotional Intelligence

5 Lectures

Emotional Intelligence: Concepts and their Utilities and Application in Administration and Industry. Ethics Metacognition & Mindfulness. Ethics Corporate social responsibility & Consumer protection; Environmental ethics: Role of Industry in Environmental Management India‘s Environmental Policies ISO 14000family; Behavioural ethical issues in areas like Discrimination Privacy Recruitment & Selection Electronic surveillance Health & Safety Performance appraisals. Role of Human relation approach in Ethical Industry and Life Skills

Ethical Decision Making & Mindfulness

8 Lectures

Attitude: Content Structure Function; its Influence and Relation with Thought and Behaviour; Attribution theory; Ethics and Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion. Ethical Decision-making Virtue and common Good approach; Influence of Ethical Decision Making: Personal Values and Ethical Decision making Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Integrity Caring Citizenship and Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles in India.