Vocab Quiz 1 Flashcards
Ethics
The Basic Principles the govern your behavior
Ethical Principles:
Standards that govern behavior, not dependent on circumstance.
Ethical Situation:
An issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong
Integrity:
Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; acting with honesty in all situations
Trustworthy:
Reliable; deserving the confidence of others
Accountability:
The condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions; accepting responsibility for your decisions
Transparency:
The quality of being just as one seems; being open and truthful when communicating
Fairness:
The ability to make judgments without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationships
Respect:
Regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others
Rule of Law:
Complying with laws and regulations
Viability:
The long-term value of your choices
Arrogance:
An inflated sense of self-importance
Consequence:
The result of an action
Dilemma
A difficult situation in which you are required to make a decision
Ethical dilemma:
An issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong; sometimes referred to as an ethical situation