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BE101 Nature of Eth
Business Essentials
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accountability | The condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions; accepting responsibility |
| Consequence | The result of an action |
| Ethical principals | 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 basic principals that govern your behavior |
| Fairness | The ability to make judgments without favoritism or self interest; engaging in fair competition and creating equal relation ships |
| Honesty | Truthfulness |
| Integrity | Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principals ; acting with honesty in all situations |
| Reputation | A persons or business's good name |
| Responsibility | Fulfilling ones 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 confidence of others |
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