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101 Nature of Ethics
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accountability | The condition of having to answer for or be liable for your action accepting responsibility for your decisions |
| consequences | The result of an action |
| Ethical Principles | Standards that govern behavior not dependent on circumstances |
| Ethical Situation | An issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong |
| Ethics | The basics 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 an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles acting with honesty in all situations |
| 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 obligations in a dependable, reliable manner |
| Rule of law | Complying with laws and regulations |
| 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 confident of others |
| Viability | The long-term value of your choices |