Chapter 4 What are ethics Flashcards
1
Q
need for ethics in society is sufficiently important that many commonly held values are what?
A
incorporated into laws
2
Q
what are ethics?
A
set of moral principals or values
3
Q
what are the 2 primary reasons people act unethically?
A
- their ethical standards differ from general society’s ethics 2. the person chooses to act selfishly
4
Q
most people define unethical behavior as ?
A
conduct that differs from what they believe is appropriate given the circumstances
5
Q
EThical behavior is necessary for a society to what?
A
function in an orderly manner
