Moral and Ethical Education Group Assignment Section 4
Moral and Ethical Education Group Assignment Section 4
After we were assured, we went in to the office to ask further explanation about the ethical
principles, there purpose and other related questions. There we met the Addis Ababa Education
Bureau Ethics and anti-corruption Directorate Director Asfaw Shiferaw, then we presented our
questions. And here is a summary of our interview with him.
What is the purpose or benefits of posting ethical principles in offices?
There is various reason for posting ethical principles in offices. The main purpose of posting these
ethical principles is to influence the behavior of employees so that they follow those principles. It like a
constant remainder for the employees to follow the principles. Other benefit is maintaining legal
compliance. Often, the ethical standards that organizations set out for themselves correspond directly
with legal guidelines. Therefore, when organizations establish strong ethical codes of conduct, they
often fall in line with the legal regulations set out for them by official governing bodies and receive the
dual benefit of complying with their legal obligations. When organizations set out clear ethical standards
for their workplace, they can typically enjoy an improved public image. Therefore, acting ethically can
significantly improve an organization's public image and avoid potential criticisms that would arise
through unethical behavior.