Key Terms Pt. 1
The condition of having to answer for or be liable for your actions; accepting responsibility for your decisions.
Accountability
Wanting more than you need is called?
Greed
Which of the following is an ethical issue:
- Deciding whether to lie to a friend or not
- Deciding whether to have french fries or a salad
- Choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book
- Choosing which movie to see this weekend
Deciding whether to lie to a friend or not
How many ethical principles are there?
8
“Who’s involved?” and “Which ethical principles are being violated?” are questions you should ask during which step of the ethical dilemma response process?
Get the facts.
The quality of being just as one seems; being open and truthful when communicating.
Transparency
Fill in the blank:
Following your __________ can help you respond to an ethical dilemma.
Intuition
You just started a new job and want to impress your coworkers and your boss. Your __________ could lead to an ethical dilemma.
desire to prove yourself
Ethical issues deal with __________ choices.
right or wrong
Deciding who should take action is part of which step of the ethical dilemma response process?
Figure out who’s affected.
What is the concept of ethics?
Having to decide between right or wrong no matter the situation.
Ms. A treats all her students with the same level of care and respect. She is displaying ...
Fairness
How is an ethical dilemma different from an everyday dilemma?
An ethical dilemma is having to choose from right or wrong which can lead to other consequences, an every day dilemma is having to make a simple choice
What are the ethical principles
Integrity
Trust
Accountability
Transparency
Fairness
Respect
Rule of law
Viability
What are three questions you can ask yourself to determine if you’re facing an ethical dilemma?
Could someone be hurt?
Is there a right and wrong choice?
Are ethical principles being violated?
You don’t agree with your best friend's opinion, but you listen carefully instead of starting an argument or insulting them. Which ethical principle are you illustrating?
Respect
DeMarcus behaves ethically at his job even when no coworkers or supervisors are watching. DeMarcus is displaying
Fill in the blank:
Avoiding facing an ethical dilemma can _____
Make things worse
What are the 4 consequences that can come from acting unethically?
Loss of trust
Legal problems
A poor reputation
A bad example
Why is it important to follow the steps when you're in an ethical situation/ dilemma?
To make sure you understand the situation you're in and weigh all your options carefully.
Student Code of Conduct and Dress Code are examples of?
Rule of Law
What does viability mean?
To think of the long-term affect of your actions not just short term
How many reasons are there behind ethical dilemmas and what are they?
6
- Pressure from other
- The desire to prove yourself
- Conflicting values
- Greed
- Bad role models
- A lack of consequences
Fill in the blank:
Ethical principles help people make _______ _________
Ethical decisions
Name the five steps you can take to make ethical decisions.
Bonus 500 pts if you can tell me the last two steps
Identify the dilemma
Ge the facts
Figure out who’s affected
Consider all your potential actions
Check your guy instinct