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101 Nature of ethics
Business Essentials
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accountability | The condition of having to answer for or liable for your action; accepting responsibility for your decisions. |
| Consequence | The result of an action |
| Ethical situation | 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 relationships. |
| Honesty | Truthfulness. |
| Integrity | Adhering to and established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; action with honesty in all situation. |
| Reputation | A person's or business's good name. |
| Respect | Regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others. |
| Responsibility | Fulfilling one's obligation in a dependable, reliable manner. |
| Rule of law | Complying with laws and regulation. |
| Spin | A dishonest way of presenting a person or situation. |
| 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. |