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ethics
Business Essentials
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accountability | the condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions; accepting responsibility for your decisions |
| consequence | the result of an action |
| ethical principles | standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstance |
| ethical situation | an issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong |
| ethics | the basic principles that govern your behavior |
| fairness | the ability to make judgment without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationships |
| honesty | truthfulness |
| integrity | adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principle's; acting with honesty in all situations |
| reputation | a persons or business's good name |
| respect | regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others |
| responsibility | fulfilling ones obligations in dependable, reliable manner |
| rule of law | complying with law and regulations |
| spin | a dishonest way of presenting a person or situations |
| 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 choices |