Ethical Principles Flashcard

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Behaving ethically means doing

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the right thing.

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Whitley’s ethical beliefs are the same whether she’s at work, at school, or hanging out with her friends. Whitley follows

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ethical principles.

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What is one benefit of following ethical principles?

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They simplify your decision-making process.

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Which of the following is an ethical issue: Choosing which movie to see this weekend, Deciding whether to lie to a friend or not, Choosing between buying a new shirt or a new book, Deciding whether to have french fries or a salad

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Deciding whether to lie to a friend or not

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Ethical issues deal with __________ choices.

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right and wrong

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Vivian told her parents she was going to the library to study when she was actually going to the movies with friends. Her parents found out, and now they don’t believe Vivian when she tells them where she’s going. Because of her behavior, Vivian is facing a(n)

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consequence

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After Paul gets away with cheating on his Spanish homework, his friends start cheating on their homework, too. This is an example of which consequence of unethical behavior?

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A bad example

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When Layla is caught stealing from a department store, the court orders her to do community service. Which consequence of unethical behavior is Layla facing?

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Legal problems

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Integrity means acting with

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Honesty

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At work, a customer gives Shannon an extra $10. Instead of pocketing the money, Shannon lets the customer know he overpaid. Shannon is acting with

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integrity