Ethical Concepts and Practices Flashcard

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What is the practice of keeping private information secure called?

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Confidentiality

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At a company, Isla always gives her friends the best projects, even if others are more qualified. This behavior is an example of _______.

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Partiality

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Emma, a purchasing manager at a company, is offered money, gifts, or favors by a supplier in exchange for giving them business advantages. This practice is known as _______.

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Kickbacks

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Olivia works at a tech company and is responsible for handling sensitive company-owned secrets, data, and designs. These are referred to as _______.

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Proprietary Information

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Being honest and accurate in promotions is called _______.

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Truth in Advertising

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Reporting unethical or illegal behavior in an organization is _______.

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Whistle-blowing

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At Emma's new job, she notices that everyone values teamwork, open communication, and punctuality. These shared values, beliefs, and behaviors in her workplace are known as _______.

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Organizational Culture

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Benjamin is working on a project and realizes that following the company's rules would mean not helping a struggling coworker, but helping the coworker would mean breaking the rules. This situation, where values or principles conflict, is an _______.

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Ethical Dilemma

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Giving up one thing to gain another is a _______.

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Opportunity Cost

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Abigail is faced with a challenging situation at work where she must choose between several ethical options. She decides to use a structured process to evaluate her choices. This process is called the _______.

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Decision-Making Framework