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1.02 key terms
Ethical dilemmas
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accoubtability | The condition of having to answer for or be liable for you actions; accepting responsibility for your 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 dilemma |
| 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 honesty in all situations. |
| Respect | Regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, 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 |
| intuition | instinct; gut feeling |