Chapter 1&2 Lesson 1 Flashcards
The Golden Rule :
A rule of ethical conduct that is found in most major religions. “ do unto others as you would have them do unto you” .
Ethics:
That branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such action.
Code of ethics:
Considered a declaration or statement of the professional standards of right and wrong conduct.
Situational ethics:
Moral principles that vary with circumstances.
Business ethics:
That which is good or moral in business transactions.
Ethnicity:
Cultural heritage or identity of a group, based on factor such as language or country or origin.
Honesty:
Having a sense of honor, upright and fair dealing.
Moral:
Refers to the customs, values and standards of practice of a group, age. Or theory intended to be timeless. Synonymous with ethical.
Integrity:
Fidelity to moral principles.
Law:
The rules that govern society.
Values:
Are beliefs that are held in high esteem.
Professionalism:
Professional character or spirit.
Philosophy:
Are a set of values, ideas and opinion of an individual or group.
Culture:
Consist of rules, ideas and beliefs, shared by members of society for a living and dying, and our learn, directly or indirectly.
Non-Theistic :
Is a philosophy that does not focus on the worship of a god or gods.