Module 1 Flashcards

1
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A system of Moral Principles. It Affects how people make decisions and lead their lives

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Ethics

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2
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Concerned with what is good for individuals and society and is also described as moral philosophy

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Ethics

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3
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The ethics term is derived from the Greek word ________

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ethos

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4
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Ethos means

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custom, habit, character or disposition

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5
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What are the (4) Ethics Dilemmas?

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  • How to live a good life
  • Our rights and responsibilities
  • The language of right and wrong
  • moral decisions – what is good and bad?
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6
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What is the Golden Rule?

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Do unto others as you’d have them do unto you
— Luke 6:31

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7
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What are the (5) Basic Principles of Ethics?

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  • The Golden Rule
  • The Rights of Others
  • The Consequences of our Actions
  • Be Accountable for your Actions
  • Truthfulness, alongside Integrity
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8
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This time-honored principle applies now more than ever because as a society, we have lost our moral compass.

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The Golden Rule

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9
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Ethical people are very considerate as to wether their actions may influence the rights of other people or not

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The Rights of Others

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10
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Our Actions have Consequences

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The Consequences of Our Actions

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11
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We should always take responsibility for our actions, and learn from our mistakes and move forward productively

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Be Accountable for your Actions

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12
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it structures the foremost fundamental standard of ethical behavior; having the courage about your conviction

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Truthfulness, alongside Integrity

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13
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companies operate according to all applicable laws. This keeps the company’s respect among its peers and customers and protects it from legal liability

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Business Ethics

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14
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Ethical Treatment can _____________, and ________________.

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  • increase employee retention
  • reducing hiring and training costs
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15
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A business that treats its customer or clients ethically can _________ _______, and ____________________________.

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  • ## Build Trust
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16
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A business that treats its customer or clients ethically can _________ _______, and _______ ________ ____________.

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  • Build Trust
  • Create Longstanding relationships
17
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It refers to the set of moral principles that guides a company’s conduct

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Business Ethics

18
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(7) Types of Business Ethics

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  1. Personal Responsibility
  2. Corporate Responsibility
  3. Loyalty
  4. Respect
  5. Trustworthiness
  6. Fairness
  7. Social and Environmental Responsibility
19
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It is important that a company pays attention, and potentially invests in the following areas:

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  • The Age of Information
  • The Millennial Factor
  • Increased Competition
  • The Bottom Line
20
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It is the key for employees in both entry-level and senior positions.

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  • Personal Responsibility
21
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Businesses have responsibilities; to their employees, their clients or customers, and their board of directors

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Corporate Responsibility

22
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A valuable quality for both corporate leaders and team members

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Loyalty

23
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A valuable quality for both corporate leaders and team members

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Loyalty

24
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It is an important business ethic both in the way the business treats its clients, customers, and employees, and in the way its team members treat one another

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Respect

25
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It is earned by a business with its clients, customers, and employees through honesty, transparency, and reliability

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Trustworthiness

26
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It means that a business strives to treat its customers with equal respect, offering the same goods and services to all based on the same terms

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Fairness

27
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It means that a company recognize its impact outside of the marketplace

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Social and Environmental Responsibility

28
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It is the Modern Era. It is being studied and treated as a major leap forward in human history.

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The Age of Information

29
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It is also important to realize that millennials are the next generation of talent entering the professional world—and they are the ones dictating what is important for companies

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The Millennial Factor