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