Chapter Eight - Ethics and the Code of Ethics Flashcards
Define ‘Ethics’.
Ethics are the beliefs of a society or group as to what is right and wrong within the context of that society or group.
Define ‘Morals’.
Morals are beliefs about right and wrong that an individual develops internally.
Define ‘Laws’.
Laws are written rules created and enforced by the authority of a government and the courts.
Define ‘Justice’.
Justice is the concept of what is fair and equitable, so that everyone gets treated the same way in the same situation.
Describe ‘Factual Statements’.
Factual Statements are statements that are either true or false.
Describe ‘Conceptual Statements’.
Conceptual Statements are statements about the meaning of a term.
Describe ‘Moral Statements’.
Moral Statements are statements that something is right or wrong.
Describe ‘Utilitarianism’.
The best solution to an ethical problem is the one that produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
Describe ‘Duty-Based Ethics’.
The best solution to an ethical problem is the one that applies universal ethical principles.
Describe ‘Rights-Based Ethics’.
The best solution to an ethical problem is the one that respects the basic rights of most people.
Describe ‘Virtue-Based Ethics’.
The best solution to an ethical problem is the one in which a compromise between two extremes is applied.
List the parties to whom a professional may owe a duty under a professional Code of Ethics.
- Society.
- Employers.
- Clients.
- Colleagues.
