Ethics

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Ethics

Question 1

Bayles and Hughes provide that a profession is a field of work that is inclusive of critical differences in terms of service orientation and educational background amongst the members. Hughes defines a profession as a field that plays a crucial role in the delivery of esoteric services to organizations, governments and individuals or the public at large.

Question 2

Socrates and professionals share similar attitudes in terms of service delivery to the public, their clients, or a given practice. Professionals in any given field usually exercise deviation and ethics in terms of their conduct by upholding responsible and dutiful conduct. In addition, professionals have a sense of duty, responsibility towards ethical conduct and more so delivering a service to the public. The position taken up by Socrates was because of hi duty towards the Athenian society in terms of ensuring responsible behavior for his actions and instruction of the young people. Professionals focus on responsible behavior regarding their actions about their respective positions and capacities in organizations.

Question 3

Professionals are provided with authority or power in their respective capacities in an organization. The utilization and exercise of such power makes them susceptible to corruption, and the process failing to honor their duties by becoming responsible and accountable for their actions. In the case of Gyges, it is evident that power was at play in the corruption of his conduct, which resulted in the murder of the king. Professionals should focus on their roles, duties, and responsibilities to ensure that they are not corrupted by the lure of power associated with assuming positions of leadership.