PHI 1120 Chapter Notes - Chapter 1: Professional Responsibility
3 Sep 2016
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A professional is an expert on a certain topic that they have a higher knowledge on that gets paid for it. A professional can never separate their work life from their personal life (personality defines professionalism) Professionals usually claim a high degree of knowledge that others do not claim. People trust professionals with money, careers, and sometimes their lives because you are helping them which can impact their lives. Professional are models of ethical behavior that people rely on for good judgement and they expect them to be sincere and accurate. They are leaders who may lead others in everyday work environments. The purpose of this study is to consider common ethical problems raised by and within professions. First, a rather extensive training is required to practice a profession. Second, the training involves a significant intellectual component. Third, the trained ability provides an important service in society. Sometimes there is a process of certification or licensing that exist for professions.
