A | B |
Civil Disobedience | open, peaceful conduct in violation of an alleged unjust law |
consequence-based reasoning | ethics that evaluate the results of an action |
impartiality | making decisions that treat everyone the same |
universalizing | a mental test to identify illogical actions |
fundamental ethical rules | ethicaldecision that evaluate only the act and not its consequences |
integrity | doing what is right even under pressure to act otherwise |
scofflaw | a person who does not respect the law |
ethics | determining what is right or wrong in a reasoned, impartial manner |
fidelity bond | insurance policy that pays the employer money in the case of theft by employees |
moral rights | legitimate claims on other people, which flow from each person's status as a human being |
The Good | Standard for judging right and wrong |
Civil Rights | Personal, human rights recognized and guaranteed by the Constitution |
Majority Rule | A system where the elected representatives vote for laws acceptable to the majority of people |
Steps in Consequence-based reasoning | describe alternatives, forecase consequences, evaluate consequences |
business ethics | ethical principles used in making business decisions |
profit maximization | the reason for most companies to be in business |
Socrates | A philosopher with integrity |