Moral principles Ethics can be described as moral principles which set high standards of behavior for people to follow in a particular area. People who observe ethics are models of good behavior in areas they live or work. Students need to study ethics in schools to ensure they grow up to become responsible citizens. This will enable them have more respect for other people’s rights when they grow up. A society that has morally upright people is peaceful and has fewer problems. Personal ethics Personal ethics are not different from those applied in business and academia. People who are ethical in their personal lives will sell their customers high quality products at the right market price. They also pay taxes and other levies to relevant authorities as required by the law. Such people are not dishonest and do not engage in corrupt practices which portray their character negatively. Students who are morally upright avoid cheating in exams and plagiarism which makes them have a good reputation. Therefore, their personal ethics make them avoid any actions that weaken their integrity. My personal code of ethics Honesty, integrity, respect for the law and compassion are values that I highly cherish. I also do not discriminate against other people based on racial, gender, ethnic and social backgrounds. My personal code of ethics is mainly influenced by the multi-cultural environment in my home area. The interactions I have with people from diverse racial and ethnic backgrounds have exposed me to rich cultural ideals. I emulate positive values from people I interact with and this has strengthened my moral conscience. I am a staunch religious believer and this has given me a good moral foundation in life. A bad person A bad person is one that disrespects conventional norms and practices in a specific society. A bad person engages in actions that bring harm to other people without feeling remorseful. A bad person is irrational and does not take time to think about the consequences of his actions. Such a person does not show any compassion to the less fortunate in the society because of his inconsiderate attitude. Bad people are not morally conscious and do not contribute positively to a society’s prosperity. Unethical methods Some acts are negatively perceived in some societies yet in other societies, they are perceived as normal. An individual must understand norms that constitute good behavior in a society he lives to ensure his actions do not offend people living in the surrounding community. Some people use unethical methods to achieve positive results, whenever they encounter difficulties. However, such people tarnish their credibility and reputation in societies they live. People need to take time to think about their actions to understand if they will result in positive or negative consequences. This will enable them avoid engaging in acts that harm other people. Separated Ethics Ethics is not similar to religion, law or morals. Ethics are universal and are not similar to religion because they are not based on spiritual doctrines. Ethics differ from the law because they are not recorded in statutes that make it mandatory for all people to observe them. They are more similar to morals because they are sets of unwritten standards that guide people to make rational choices in all their dealings. They help to shape the behavior of different individuals t