Ethics Flashcards
What is ethical behaviour?
Ethical behaviour is guided by principles of what is right, wrong, and acceptable behaviour, following what society and individuals regard as good values.
What is expected of employees regarding ethical behaviour?
In the workplace, it is expected from every employee to perform in accordance with a code of conduct.
Who has regulatory bodies that uphold a code of conduct?
Doctors, nurses, lawyers, accountants, and teachers all have regulatory bodies that uphold a code of conduct for those professions.
What does ethical behaviour mean in relation to stakeholders?
It means upholding the highest legal and moral standards when dealing with stakeholders.
What does professionalism refer to?
Professionalism refers to when a person acquires knowledge and skills to practice a specific job or profession.
What does ethics refer to?
Ethics refers to the principles of right and wrong and what is acceptable in society.
What is a set of standards of expected behaviour?
Professionalism includes a set of standards of expected behaviour.
What does professionalism focus on?
Professionalism focuses on upholding the reputation of a business or profession.
What guidelines does professionalism include?
Professionalism includes guidelines for the appearance, conduct, communication, attitude, roles, and responsibilities of employees within the business or organisation.
What do ethics conform to?
Ethics conforms to a set of values that are morally acceptable within a business or organisation.
How do ethics guide employees?
Ethics forms part of a code of conduct to guide employees to conduct themselves ethically.
What does ethics focus on in decision-making?
Ethics focuses on developing a moral compass for decision-making.
What does ethics involve in business practices?
Ethics involves following the principles of right and wrong in business practices.
