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nature of ethics
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accountability | the condition of haveing to answer for or be liable for your actions accepting responsibilty for your decisions |
| consequence | the result of an action |
| ethical principles | standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstance |
| ethical situation | an issue in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong |
| ethics | the basic principes that govern your behavior |
| fairness | the ability to make judgments without favortism 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 situationa |
| reputation | a peron'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 communication |
| trustworthy | reliable deserving the confidence of others |
| viability | the long term value of your choices |