MORAL AND ETHICS

Ethics and morals are both likened to “right” and “wrong” doing. yet, ethics means  the series of rules given to an individual by an external source. e.g. their profession, society etc.  Ethics are standards or code of conducts, provided by the institutions, groups or culture to which an individual belongs. Lawyers, policemen and doctors all have to follow an ethical code laid down by their profession, regardless of their own feelings or preferences. Ethics can also be a social system or a framework for acceptable behavior.while, morals means an individual’s own principles regarding right and wrong. Morals can be influenced by culture or society, but they are personal principles formulated and adopted by an individuals.

ETHICS

The rules of actions accepted in respect to  a particular group of persons or culture, etc at a particular situation.
Imposed on an individual externally either by the organisation, society, culture etc.
one does it because  society says it is the right thing to do.
One may face peer/societal disapproval, or even be fired from the job if he is not ethical.
Ethics are dependent on others for meaning.
A person strictly following Ethical Principles may not have any Morals at all. while, one could fail to comply with Ethical Principles within a given system of rules in order to maintain Moral integrity.
It is societal or external influnce.

MORAL
Habits displayed by an individual while making reference to what is right and wrong conducts. It states what is the right action to be taken in a given situation according to an individuals' ideals and principles.
It is an individiual or internal influnce.
one does it believing this is right and that is wrong.
One who does  something against his or her morals,  may feel uncomfortable, remorse, depressed etc.
Usually consistent, as long as the individual’s beliefs does not change.
THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN ETHICS AND THE LAW.

 Law and ethics – relationships and differences

 Moral evaluation is both collective and

personal based on  social, cultural, religious and family values. Ethics are the products of  systematically considered approaches to knowing what is right from wrong. Most professions
develop their own ethical statements as a way of explaining how their

work is best undertaken to achieve the greatest good and minimise any potential

harms or wrongs. These statements of ethics help professionals to consider the justification

for the ways they approach their work.

Ethical frameworks are neither law,  nor  legally binding.

yet, as  the shared values of the profession, they will carry

weight within the profession to which they apply, for example, in the consideration

of complaints and within disciplinary hearings. Courts may refer to ethical

frameworks and to the codes of professional bodies in order to determine what

that body has adopted as a reasonable standard of practice.

The law is the system of rules by which international relationships, nations and

populations are governed. Law reflects society’s prevailing moral values and

beliefs, enforcing compliance in various ways, such as fines or imprisonment. It

constantly changes and develops along with changes in society.
FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLES OF ETHICS.
principle of solidarity.
we must be concerned about the well-being of other person.
Principle of fairness or impartiality;
we  should be fair to every person.
The Principle of justice We have a duty to give others  whatever they are owed or deserve.