Communication and Ethics

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What are the potential consequences of ethical dilemmas?

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Losing job, reputation, relationship, credibility; decline in morale and productivity; financial loss; possible legal consequences.

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What is a role model?

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A person whose behavior is imitated by others.

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What is the rule of law?

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Complying with laws and regulations.

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Name some ethical principles that aid in making wise choices and ethical decisions.

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Integrity, trust, accountability, transparency, fairness, respect, rule of law, viability.

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Where do we learn ethics?

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From family, friends, and our environment.

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What are some common causes of ethical dilemmas?

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Losing job, reputation, relationship, credibility; decline in morale and productivity; financial loss; possible legal consequences.

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Are we born with ethics?

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No

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What are ethical principles?

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Standards that govern behavior and are not dependent on circumstance.

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Define integrity.

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Adhering to a set of personal ethics and acting with honesty.

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What is an ethical situation?

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An issue in which one must decide whether something is right or wrong and a difficult situation in which you are required to make a decision.