E. Ch. 3 Flashcards
Ethical Issue
a situation that requires thought, discussion, or investigation to make a decision
Honesty
truthfulness or trustworthiness
Dishonesty
a lack of integrity, incomplete disclosure or an unwillingness to tell the truth
Fairness:
the quality of being just, equitable, and impartial
Reciprocity
occurs when an action that has a positive effect upon someone else is exchanged
Integrity
uncompromising adherence to ethical values
Ethical Issue
a problem or opportunity that requires an individual or group to choose among actions that are evaluated as ethical or unethical
Ethical dilemma
a problem, situation, or opportunity that requires an individual or group to choose among several wrong or unethical actions
Abusive or intimidating behavior
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3 types of Lying
- Joking without malice
- Commission lying
- Omission lying
Conflict of interest
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Bribery
practice of offering something in order to gain an illicit advantage
Different types of bribery
- Active bribery
- Passive bribery
Hacking
- System
- Remote
- Physical
Dumpster diving
going through trash
Phone eavesdropping
wire tapping
Password guessing
freebee
shoulder surfing
attempting to see password
Discrimination
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Sexual Harrassment
repeated, unwanted behavior of a sexual nature perpetrated upon one individual by another
Hostile work environment
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To avoid sexual misconduct, a firm needs:
statement of policy
definition of sexual harassment
non retaliation policy
specific procedures for prevention
establish, enforce and encourage victime to report
establish a reporting procedure
timely reporting requirements to the proper authorities
Kyoto Protocol
an international treaty on climate change that commits nations to reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
intellectual property rights
involves the legal protection of intellectual properties, such as music, books, movies
