Differences between professionalism and ethics

• Professionalism

  Refers to when a person acquires knowledge and skills to practice a specific job or profession

  Ethics

  Refers to the principles of right and wrong and what is acceptable in society
• Professionalism

  Set of standards of expected behaviour

  Ethics

  Conforms to a set of values that are morally acceptable within a business or organisation
• Professionalism

  Applies a code of conduct of a profession or business

  Ethics

  Forms part of a code of conduct to guide employees to conduct themselves ethically
• Professionalism

  Focuses on upholding the reputation of a business or profession

  Ethics

  Focuses on developing a moral compass for decision making
• Professionalism

  Includes guidelines for the appearance, conduct, communication, attitude, roles and responsibilities of employees within the business or organisation

  Ethics

  Involves following the principles of right and wrong on business practice