5.1 Ethical issues

Question 1

what is ethics

Answer 1

how we build society, not laws but how we act
they are separate from laws but often overlap

an organisation may publish a code of practice to guide members of ethical and legal issues. these must be followed.

Question 2

what is morals

Answer 2

our own personal beliefs, your line in the sand, things that you would/wouldnt do.

morally if you found a purse on the ground you would return it

Question 3

what is whistleblowing

Answer 3

when an employee reports unethical or illegal actions
they cannot be punished for this

Question 4

internal whistleblowing

Answer 4

reports to a person inside the organisation

Question 5

external whistleblowing

Answer 5

reports to a person outside the organisation e.g. police or the media

Question 6

what is discrimination

Answer 6

when you are mistreated because of protected characteristics

Question 7

what is bias

Answer 7

an unfair preference given to something

Question 8

what act is discrimination illegal under

Answer 8

the equality act (2010)