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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 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 judgements without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and equal relationships |
Honesty | Truthfulness |
Integrity | Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principals; 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 ones 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 |