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1.02 EL-124-EL125
Ethical Dilemmas
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accountability | The condition of having to answer for or be liable for you actions; accepting responsibility for you decisions |
| 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 |
| Ethical principles | Standards that govern behavior ; not dependent on circumstance |
| Ethics | The basic principles that govern your behavior |
| Fairness | The ability to make judgments without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationship |
| Integrity | Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles ;acting with honesty in all situation |
| Respect | Regard or esteem; honoring the rights freedom views and property of others |
| Role model | A person whose 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 value of your choices |