Human Values and Ethical Mindfulness | Syllabus | College Platform - NITH
Electronics and Communication EngineeringHS-103
HS-103core Course
Human Values and Ethical Mindfulness
2 Credits
4 Modules
Updated 12/31/2024
01
Introduction to Ethics
5 Lectures
Definition of Ethics Personal Ethics Professional Ethics Difference between
Ethics Values and Morals.Ethics and Human Interface: Essence Determinants and Consequences of
Ethics in - Human Actions; Dimensions of Ethics; Types of Ethics; Ethics - in Private and Public
Relationships. Human Values- Lessons from the Lives and Teachings of Great
Reformers and Behaviourists;Role of Family Society and Educational Institutions in Inculcating Values
02
Theories of Ethics
8 Lectures
Normative theories Psychological Egoism Utilitarianism Kant‘s Social Contract theory
Stakeholder theory Stockholder theory Gandhi‘s Trusteeship theory; Forsyth‘s Taxonomy of Ethical
Ideologies; Kohlberg‘s Model of Cognitive Moral Development; Piaget theory of moral development Need for
developing an Industry-wide Code of Ethics: Inclusive and Accountable Industry Transparent Standards
Fair competition Equal Opportunity Employer Health Safety and Environment Conflict of Interest
03
Ethics & Emotional Intelligence
5 Lectures
Emotional Intelligence: Concepts and their Utilities and Application in
Administration and Industry. Ethics Metacognition & Mindfulness. Ethics Corporate social responsibility &
Consumer protection; Environmental ethics: Role of Industry in Environmental Management India‘s
Environmental Policies ISO 14000family; Behavioural ethical issues in areas like Discrimination Privacy
Recruitment & Selection Electronic surveillance Health & Safety Performance appraisals. Role of Human
relation approach in Ethical Industry and Life Skills
04
Ethical Decision Making & Mindfulness
8 Lectures
Attitude: Content Structure Function; its Influence and Relation
with Thought and Behaviour; Attribution theory; Ethics and Attitudes; Social Influence and Persuasion.
Ethical Decision-making Virtue and common Good approach; Influence of Ethical Decision Making: Personal
Values and Ethical Decision making Trustworthiness Respect Responsibility Fairness Integrity Caring
Citizenship and Fundamental Duties and Directive Principles in India.