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BE101Nature of Ethic
Business Essentials
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accountability | The condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions; accepting responsibility for your decisions. |
| consequence | result of an action |
| ethical principles | Standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstance |
| ethical situations | An issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong. |
| ethics | The basic principles that govern your behavior. |
| honesty | truthfulness |
| integrity | Adhering to an established set of personal ethics and sound moral principals; acting with honesty in all situations. |
| reputation | A person 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 and reliable manner. |
| rule of law | complying with rules 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 |
| viability | The long-term value of your choices |