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Ethics Vocabulary
Important Vocabulary
Term | Definition |
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Accountability | The condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions.; accepting responsibility for your actions. |
Ethics | The basic principles that govern your behavior. |
Integrity | Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; acting with honesty in all situations. |
Rule of Law | Complying with laws and regulations. |
Ethical Principals | Standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstance. |
Ethical Situation | An issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong. |
Fairness | The ability to make judgments without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationships. |
Respect | Regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others. |
Trustworthy | Reliable; deserving the confidence of others. |
Transparency | The quality of being just as one seems; being open and truthful when communicating. |
Viability | The long-term value of your choices. |
Arrogance | An inflated sense of self-importance. |
Consequence | The result of an action. |
Dilemma | A difficult situation in which you are required to make a decision. |
Intuition | Instinct; gut feeling. |
Role Model | A person whose behavior is imitated by others. |