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VALUE SYSTEM
AND BUSINESS
ETHICS
CHALLENGES
Filipino value system is
defined by the way of
people live their family as an
influence of one's culture. It
refers to the set of values or
the value system that a
FILIPINO VALUE majority of the Filipino have
SYSTEM IN historically held important in
their lives. the Philippine
BUSINESS value system includes their
own unique collection of
consistent ideologies, moral
codes, ethical practices,
etiquette, and cultural and
personal values that are
encouraged by their society.
DIFFERENT
BAHALA NA VALUE
SYSTEM
DIFFERENT
VALUE
Gratitude or utang na loob is very fashionable Filipino
characteristic. One does not fail to remember the fine
actions that others may have done particularly at times
SYSTEM
of great need.
DIFFERENT
VALUE
Ningas is a noun which means flame, blaze or
combustion, while cogon is a grass which can
SYSTEM
be easily burned with its presentation.
DIFFERENT
Padrino system, or patronage in the Filipino
VALUE
culture and politics is the value system where
one gets support, endorsement, or political
appointment through family affiliation (nepotism)
SYSTEM
or friendship (cronyism), as against to one's
worth.
SYSTEM
Amor Propio is Spanish word which means self-
love. It is a sense of self-esteem or self-respect
that stops a person from swallowing his pride. It
includes sensitivity to personal insult or offends.
MAÑANA HABIT
DIFFERENT
VALUE
The word mañana means tomorrow or
specified future time. It is also known SYSTEM
as procrastination in plain English and
mamaya na in Filipino.
DIFFERENT
VALUE
Delicadeza is a Spanish term which means
daintiness when translated in English. It is defined
as an act of being refined or delicate in tastes or
SYSTEM
manners.
DIFFERENT
VALUE
Shame or hiya is a very
SYSTEM
common Filipino value. It is a
sense of social propriety and
conforming to societal norms of
behavior. Filipino believe they
must live up to the accepted
standards of behavior and if
they fail to do so they bring
dishonor not only upon
themselves, but also upon their
family. If someone is publicly
embarassed, criticized, or does
not live up to expectations,
they feel shame and lose and
self-esteem.
PAKIKISAMA/PAKIKIPAGKAPWA-TAO
DIFFERENT
Loyalty or pakikisama is another Filipino value.
VALUE
This is shared sense of identity and
consciousness of the other person. It is treating
SYSTEM
others with the respect and dignity as an
equal and not someone below individual.
The Philippines is known to be a family centered nation. The Filipinos recognize their family as an important social
structure that one must take care of. They give importance to the safety and unity of one's family. The Filipino
family is so intact that it is common for members of the same family work for the same company.
The family is always of vital importance in the Philippines. Not surprisingly, most business organizations have the
Filipino family as their model.