Chapter 3 Flashcards
arise because of conflicts among
individual’s personal moral philosophies
and values, the values and culture of the organizations in which they work, and
those of the society in which they live
Ethical issues
Truthfulness or trustworthiness
Honesty
A lack of integrity, incomplete disclosure, or an unwillingness to tell the truth
Dishonesty
The quality of being just, equitable,
and impartial
Fairness
3 fundamental elements that motivate people to be fair
Equality
Reciprocity
Optimization
How wealth or income is distributed
Equality
Occurs when an action that has an
effect upon another is returned
Reciprocity
Uncompromising adherence to
ethical values
Integrity
is a problem, situation, or opportunity that requires an individual, group or organization to choose among several actions
that must be evaluated as right or wrong, ethical
or unethical
Ethical Issue
problem, situation, or opportunity that requires an individual or group
to chose among several wrong or unethical
actions
Ethical dilemma
important in determining abuse
Intent
a growing problem. Is associated with a hostile workplace
Bullying
2 types of lying
Commission
Omission
creating a false perception with words that deceive the receiver
Commission lying
intentionally not informing channel members of problems relating to a product that affects awareness, intention, or behavior
Omission lying
Exist when an individual must choose
whether to advance his/her personal
interests, those of the organization, or
some other group
Conflict of interest
The practice of offering something in
order to gain an illicit advantage
Bribery