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1.01 Key Terms
Nature of Ethics
Question | Answer |
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Accountability | The condition of having to answer or be liable for your actions; accepting responsibility for your decisions. |
Consequence | The result of an action. |
Ethical principles | 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 judgments without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationships. |
Honesty | Truthfulness. |
Integrity | Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; acting with honesty in all situations. |
Reputation | A person's or business's good name. |
Respect | Regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property. |
Responsibility | Fulfilling one's obligations in a dependable, reliable manner. |
Rule of law | Complynig 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. |