Ethics Key Concepts and Definitions

Empathy

• The ability to understand and share the feelings of others.

• The ability to analyze and critique emotions.

• The ability to ignore others' feelings.

• The ability to express one's own feelings clearly.

Integrity

• The quality of being honest and having strong moral principles.

• The ability to adapt to new situations easily.

• A measure of how well one can perform under pressure.

• The practice of being open to new ideas and perspectives.

Trade

• A job requiring special training and skills but not necessarily a college degree (e.g., electrician, beautician).

• A position that requires a college degree and extensive experience.

• An occupation that involves manual labor without any specific skills.

• A profession that is primarily focused on research and development.

Leadership

• The ability to manage resources effectively.

• The ability to guide, influence, and inspire a group towards achieving goals.

• The ability to follow instructions from others.

• The ability to create a vision without involving others.

Professionalism

• The skills, traits, and competencies expected of someone practicing a profession.

• A set of rules governing workplace behavior.

• The ability to work independently without supervision.

• A measure of how well one can perform tasks under pressure.

Accountability

• Taking responsibility for one’s actions and decisions.

• Avoiding blame for mistakes.

• Delegating tasks to others.

• Making excuses for failures.

Competence

• Ability to do something well.

• A measure of intelligence.

• A type of skill that is not useful.

• A form of artistic expression.

Respect

• Showing consideration and appreciation for others.

• Ignoring others' feelings and opinions.

• Demanding obedience from others.

• Belittling others' contributions.

Collaboration

• Working together with others to achieve a common goal.

• Competing against others to win a prize.

• Working independently to complete a task.

• Avoiding interaction with others to focus on personal goals.

Honesty

• The act of being truthful and transparent in words and actions.

• The practice of hiding one's true feelings.

• The ability to deceive others for personal gain.

• The tendency to exaggerate facts for effect.