Whistleblowing and Ethics Reporting
This term refers to the act of an employee reporting unethical, illegal, or harmful practices within an organization.
Whistleblowing
This term refers to the practice of leading by demonstrating and promoting ethical values, principles, and behaviors within an organization or community.
Ethical Leadership
This is a formal document created by an organization that outlines the ethical principles and standards that its employees are expected to follow.
Code of Ethics or Code of Conduct
This ethical issue arises when employees are treated unfairly based on factors like race, gender, age, or religion.
Discrimination
This process involves identifying the ethical issues, considering the options, and choosing the best course of action based on moral principles.
Ethical Decision-Making
This is the legal protection provided to employees who report unethical or illegal activities within their company.
Whistleblowing Protection
This principle involves being honest and transparent with employees about business practices, especially in cases of crisis or conflict.
Transparency
True or False; It is impossible to account and include every possible scenario to include in a Code of Ethics/Conduct
True
This is the principle that requires organizations to act fairly and equitably when dealing with whistleblowers, providing them protection and treating their claims seriously.
Fairness
This framework is used by businesses to evaluate the ethical implications of a decision by considering the impact on various stakeholders.
Stakeholder Analysis
This program allows employees to report unethical behavior anonymously, typically through a hotline or online service.
Ethics Hotline or Ethics Reporting System
This term refers to the ethical responsibility of a leader to ensure their organization’s decisions align with legal and moral standards.
Accountability
Which code has specific and actionable rules
Code of Conduct
This practice involves ensuring that all employees, regardless of background, have equal access to opportunities, promotions, and pay.
Diversity and Inclusion
This model, often used in management, helps to evaluate the ethical and moral aspects of decisions by asking questions like, “Is it fair?” and “Does it benefit the greater good?”
Ethical Decision-Making Model
This is the term used to describe a safe, confidential way for employees to report unethical conduct, especially when anonymity is needed.
Confidential Reporting
A good ethical leader fosters a culture of trust and respect in the workplace by modeling this behavior.
Integrity
Which code is often more abstract than philosophical
Code of Ethics
This act prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in several areas, including employment, transportation, public accommodations, communications and access to state and local government' programs and services.
Disability Act of 1990 (ADA)
The right action is the one that produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
Utilitarianism
This is a key feature of whistleblowing programs that ensures individuals who report unethical behavior are not penalized or retaliated against for their actions.
Anti-Retaliation Protection
This term refers to a leader's strong dedication to upholding ethical standards, values, and principles in their decisions, actions, and interactions with others.
Commitment
Which major corporation has a 44-page Code of Ethics that we looked into during class?
Target
What is the name of the North Carolina governor that stepped down due to unethical behavior/discrimination?
Mark Robinson
The focus is on the character and virtues of the decision-maker rather than on specific actions or consequences.
Virtue Ethics