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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 actions; accepting responsibility for you decisions |
arrogance | an inflated sense of 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 as an ethical situations |
ethical principles | standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstances |
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 |
integrity | adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; acting with honest in all situations |
respect | regard or esteem; honoring the right, freedoms, views, and property of others |
role model | a person whose behavior is imitated by others |
rule of law | complying with laws and regulations |
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 |
intuition | instinct; gut feeling |