Society’s Interests Vs Self Interests

Self interest intro….

• Self-interest generally refers to a focus on the needs or desires
(interests) of oneself.
• Every individual has self interest
• An individual has lot of dimensions/roles both mentally and
socially…
eg. Student/administrator/politicians/workers…
• Hence each one is supposed to play many roles and
responsibility.
• Every individual aspires to seek achievement in life/career
• Interested to be part of gated group/wanted to associated
with the rich and powerful
 Social interests intro…

• Everyone is a member of society…(equality)

• We are behaving within the social norms…(social control)
• One should take act in the best interest of his
society…(leaders)
• Social service organisation extends supporting role with
government organisations.
• Educational institutions also plays a vital role
 Causes of self interests
• Place of an individual in the society (social location)

• Profession (Based on money value)

• Intellectual property

• Seeking wealth

• Ambitions

• Social changes and opportunities…etc

 Clash of Interests

Confrontation of self and social interests may due to:

 Positive interests (For Personal Favor)

 Inverse interest (opposite)

 Incompatible interest (personal interest become mismatched to social

interests)
 How to adhere social interests

Adoption of ethical codes…

• Social and moral ethical code (Life)

eg; Alcohol beverage (as taboo)
Respecting elders/Teachers

• Professional ethical code (Career)

Honesty, integrity loyalty, confidentiality, objectivity,
respectfulness
Thank you