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BE 102
Ethical Dilemmas
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Accountability | The condition of having to answer for or be liable for actions; accepting responsibility for your decisions. |
| Consequence | The result if an action |
| Ethical problems | Standards that govern behavior; not dependent on circumstance |
| Ethical situation | An issues in which you must decide whether something is right or wrong |
| Ethics | The basic principles that govern your behavior |
| Fairness | The ability to make judgement without favoritism 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 situations |
| Reputation | A person's or business's good name |
| Respect | Regard or eastern; 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 and 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 |