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1.01 Key terms
Nature of ethics
Term | Definition |
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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 |
integrity | adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; acting with honesty in all situations |
reputation | a persons or business's good name |
respect | regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others |
responsibility | fulfilling ones obligations in a dependable, reliable manner |
rules 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 |