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BL1.1 Ethics & Law
BusLaw1 Ethics & Sources of Law
Term | Definition |
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morality | values that govern a society's attitude toward right and wrong (thoughts) |
ethics | means for determining what a society's values ought to be (rules) |
honesty | character trait of a person who is open and truthful in dealing with others |
justice | ability to treat all people fairly |
compassion | sympathy towards the difficulties of others |
integrity | willingness to do the right thing regardless of personal consequences |
law | system of rules of conduct established by the government of a society to maintain stability and justice |
constitution | document that spells out the principles by which the government operates (federal and state) |
common law | decisions of the early law courts developed in England, based on customs. They are characterized by the practice of deciding cases on precedent. |
precedent | a judge is required to follow an earlier court decision when deciding a case with similar circumstances. Also called the doctrine of stare decisis. |
statute | law specifically passed by a governing body that has been created for a stated purpose. |
legislature | the body of lawmakers of each state, or country, that is responsible for making statutory laws. |
unconstitutional | any action of law that goes against the United States Constitution |
administrative law | rules and procedures that are established by regulatory agencies |
3 methods of making ethical decisions | (1) feelings & opinions, (2) greatest good, (3) golden rule |
4 ethical character traits | (1) honesty, (2) justice, (3) compassion, (4) integrity |
5 sources of law | (1) constitution, (2) statutory law, (3) common law, (4) court decisions, (5) administrative regulations |