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1.01 key Terms
Nature of Ethics
Question | Answer |
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Accountability | the condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions accepting responsibility for your decisions. |
Consequence | The result of an action |
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. |
Ethics | The basic principles that govern your behavior |
Fairness | the ability to make judgement without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationship |
Honesty | Truthfulness |
Integrity | Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; acting with honesty in all situations |
Reputation | A person or businesses good name |
Respect | Regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others. |
Responsibility | Fulfilling one's obligations in a dependable, reliable manner. |
Rule of law | complying with laws and regulations |
Spin | A dishonest way of presenting a person or situation |
Transparency | The quality of being just as one seems; being open and truthful when communicating |
Trustworthy | Reliable; deserving the confidence of others |
Viability | The long term value of your choices. |