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1
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What are the four main concerns of ethics?

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Rights, Justice, Utility and Care

2
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What are ethical Rights?

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Something everyone is entitled to

3
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What is ethical justice

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How costs and benefits are distributed

4
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What is ethical utility?

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The positive or negative effects a decision has on people

5
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What is ethical care?

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Focus on relationships with other people

6
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What are the 3 employer obligations?

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Fair wages, safe working environment and due process (wages, promotions & firing)

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What are the 5 employee obligations?

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Competence, generosity, Honesty, Confidentiality and Loyalty

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What are a company’s obligations to the public?

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Product/Service is safe & effective