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1.01&.02A Key Terms
1.01A Key Terms
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ethics | The basic principles that govern your behavior |
| Ethical Principles | Standards that govern behavior; not dependent on in circumstance |
| Ethical Situation | An issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong. |
| Integrity | Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principles; acting with honesty in all situations |
| Trustworthy | reliable; deserving the confidence of others. |
| Accountability | The condition of having to answer for or be liable;e for your actions; accepting responsibility for your decisions |
| Transparency | The quality of being just as one seems; being open and truthful when communicating |
| Fairness | The ability to make judgments without favoritism or self-interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relationships |
| Respect | Regard or esteem; honoring the rights, freedoms, views, and property of others. |
| Rule of Law | Complying with laws and regulations |
| Viability | the long-term value of your choices |
| 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 are required to make a decision |
| Intuition | Instinct; gut feeling |
| Role model | A person whose behavior is imitated by others |