Business Vocabulary Flashcards
(18 cards)
Disclose
Make known; to reveal or uncover
Breach
To break or act contrary to
Business Ethics
Professional standards of conduct based on moral principles and values, guides decision making processes and actions
Code of Ethics
Set of guidelines which govern behavior
Confidentiality
Occurs when information relating to a company, product or person is available or disclosed to unauthorized individuals
Dilemma
Any difficult or perplexing situation or problem
Ethics
An approach toward decision making in which a person evaluates moral principles
Values
Beliefs of a person or social group in which they have an emotional investment(either for or against something)
Morale
Emotional or mental condition with respect to cheerfulness and confidence
Evaluate
To consider the value of
Consequences
The effect, result or outcome of something occurring
Ethical/Unethical Choices
Choices made based on moral principles and values
Colleague
An associate or coworker
Moral Principles
The principles of right and wrong accepted by an individual or a social group
Harassment
To disturb persistently; torment or bother continually; persecute
Legal/Illegal Choices
Choices made according to law
Implication
A natural result of an action
Discrimination
The treatment or consideration of making a distinction in favor of or against a person or thing based on the group, class or category to which that person or thing belong rather than on individual merit
