Ethics

Pre-Conventional stage

(Kohlberg) a stage of moral development in which moral reasoning is based on reward and punishment from those in authority

Conventional stage

(Kohlberg) a stage of moral development in which the expectations of the social group (family, community, and nation) are supported and maintained

Post-Conventional stage

(Kohlberg) a stage of moral development in which the individual considers universal moral principles which supersede the authority of the group

Pre-Moral stage

(Kohlberg) a stage of moral development in which the individual is characterized as not understanding the rules or feeling a sense or obligation to them Looking to experience only that which is good or pleasant or to avoid that which is painful

Moral

(synonymous with ethical) Refers to the customs, values, and standards of practice of a group, age, or theory intended to be timeless

Situational Ethics

Moral principles that vary with circumstances

Theism

a belief in a god or gods

Religion

a culturally entrenched pattern of behavior made up of: (1) sacred beliefs, (2) emotional feelings accompanying the beliefs, and (3) overt conduct presumably implementing the beliefs and feelings

Code of Ethics

a declaration or public statement of professional standards of right and wrong conduct

Non-theistic

a philosophy that does not focus on the worship of a god or gods

Golden Rule

a rule of ethical conduct found in some form in most major religions usually phrased, "Do unto others as you would have them do unto you

Values

beliefs that are held in high esteem

Culture

consists of abstract patterns (the rules, ideas, beliefs shared by members of society) of and for living and dying, which are learned directly or indirectly

Integrity

fidelity to moral principles

Honesty

having a sense of honor; upright and fair dealing

Law

rules that govern society

Motives

something, as a reason or desire, acting as a spur to action

Business Ethics

that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct as it applies to business transactions

Ethics

that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions (Webster)

Citizenship

the character of an individual viewed as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations and functions of a citizen

Ethnicity

the cultural heritage or identity of a group, based on factors such as language or country of origin

Philosophy

the set of values, ideas and opinions of an individual or group

Confidentiality

to hold certain information in trust and not disclose without proper authorization or authority