Eithical Practices

Question 1

We each have a personal and professional ethics, where do we inherit our personal ethics from?

Answer 1

We often inherit our personal ethics from:

• family
• culture
• community

Question 2

What problems can arise when we inherit our personal ethics from family, culture or community?

Answer 2

When our personal ethics are heavily influenced by family/culture/community, we can apply these morals without assessing whether or not they are acceptable within society.

Question 3

In a professional environment, what should guide your decisions, actions and behaviours?

Answer 3

The companies code of conduct.

Question 4

If something is legal it is considered ethical, true or false?

Answer 4

False

Question 5

Often what is legal is considered to be unethical, true or false?

Answer 5

True

Question 6

Name 3 common subjects found in a code of conduct:

Answer 6

• Honesty
• sobriety
• attendance
• harassment/bullying
• personal appearance
• compliance with work health and safety

Question 7

When something is legal but can be seen unethical, this is called an:

Answer 7

Ethical dilemma.

Question 8

State 3 requirements of the NSW Police Force Code of Conduct:

Answer 8

1) behave honestly and in a way that upholds the values and the good reputation of the NSW Police Force whether on or off duty
2) act with care and diligence
3) know and comply with all the policies, procedures and guidelines that relate to their duties
4) treat everyone with respect, courtesy and fairness
5) comply with any lawful and reasonable direction given by someone in the NSW Police Force who has authority to give the direction
6) comply with the law whether on or off duty
7) take responsible steps to avoid conflict of interest, report those that cannot be avoided and cooperate in the direction
8) only access and use and/or disclose confidential information if required by their duties and allowed by the NSW Police Force policy
9) not make improper use of their position or NSW Police Force information
10) report misconduct of other NSW Police Force employee’s.

Question 9

List three values in the NSW Police Force Statement of Values.

Each member of the NSW Police Force is to act in a manner which:

Answer 9

A) places integrity above all

B) upholds the rule of the law

C) preserves the rights and freedoms of individuals

D) seeks to improve the quality of life by community involvement in policing

E) strives for citizen and police personal satisfaction

F) capitalises on the wealth of Human Resources

G) makes efficient and economical use of public resources

H) ensures that authority is exercised responsibly

Question 10

What are the six steps to the decisions making model?

Answer 10

1) Define the problem
2) think of possible solutions
3) consider pros and cons of each solution
4) choose the best solution
5) plan
6) act and evaluate

Question 11

What is an ethical dilemma?

Answer 11

When something is legal but can be seen as unethical or wrong in society.