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1.02 Key Terms
E-124 and E-125 Ethical Dilemmas
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accountability | The condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions: accepting responsibility for your actions |
| 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 a an ethical situation |
| Ethical Principles | Standards that govern behavior: not dependent on circumstance |
| Ethics | The basic principles that govern your behavior |
| Fairness | the ability to make judgements without favoritism or self-interest: engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationships |
| Integrity | Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles: acting with honest in all situations |
| Respect | Regard or esteem: honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others |
| Role Model | A person hose behavior is imitated by others |
| Rule of Law | Complying with laws and regulations |
| Transparency | the quality of being just as one seems: being open and truthful when communicating |
| Trustworthy | Reliable: deserving the confidence of others |
| Viability | the long-term of your choices |
| Intuition | Instinct: gut feeling |