There is
hairline difference between Moral
values and Ethics. So, we need to be very focused while studying both of them
and hence, differentiate very minutely. Few of the below mentioned points can
be considered :
S.N.
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MORAL VALUES
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ETHICS
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1.
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Morals deal with what
is ‘right or wrong’
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Ethics deals with what is ‘good
or evil’.
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2.
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Morals are
general guidelines framed by the society.
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Ethics are a response to a particular situation.
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3.
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Morals is derived
from a Greek word ‘mos’ which refers to custom and the customs are determined by group of individuals or
some authority.
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Ethics
is derived fron a Greek word ‘ethikos’ which refers to character and character ia an attribute.
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4.
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Morals are
framed by society, culture or
religion.
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1.
Ethics are chosen
by the person himself which governs
his life.
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5.
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Morals are concerned with principles of right and wrong.
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Ethics stresses on right and wrong conduct.
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6.
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There is no option to think and choose; one has to abide by these.
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The people are free to think and choose the principles of their life in
ethics.
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7.
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Morals may vary from
society to society and culture to culture.
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Ethics remain the same
for all individuals regardless of any culture, religion or society.
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8.
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As
such, Morals do not have any applicability to
business; they apply over one’s life
and form the principles of their lives.
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Ethics is widely applicable in the
profession, popularly known as business
/ professional ethics.
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9.
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Morals determine what is important in one’s life.
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Ethics determine what
is right for a particular situation..
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Moral Values are the rules which a majority of people
consider as “right” and all people
widely accept them while
Every single individual has some
principles which help him throughout his life to cope up with any adverse
situation and these principles are known as ethics.
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