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Unit 1 Vocab
Business Essentials
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Ethics | The basic principals that govern your behavior |
| Ethical principals | Standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstance |
| Ethical situation | An issue where you must decide whether something is right or wrong |
| Integrity | Adhering to and established set of personal ethics and sound moral principals; acting honestly in all situations |
| Trustworthy | Reliable; deserving the confidence of others |
| Accountability | The condition of to answer for or be liable 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 properties 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 must decide whether something is right or wrong; sometimes referred to as an ethical situation |
| Intuition | Instinct; gut feeling |
| Role model | A persons whose behavior is imitated by others |