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| conflict of interest | when a person uses personal activities or actions to advance his or her career at the expense of another person |
| ethics | the set of moral principles by which people conduct themselves personally, socially, or professionally |
| code of ethics | a professional’s or company’s set of guidelines for upholding ethical behavior |
| sweatshops | factories that pay poorly, have unsafe working conditions, and treat workers badly |
| social responsibility | the obligation to do what is best for the welfare of society |
| Food and Drug Administration (FDA) | a government agency that protects consumers from dangerous or falsely advertised products |
| business ethics | the rules that govern how we do business |
| Equal Pay Act | a federal law requiring that men and women be paid the same wages for doing the same work |
| Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) | a federal agency that enforces rules that protect the environment and control pollution |
| Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) | a division of the Department of Labor that sets and enforces work-related health and safety rules |
