GOVBUSMAN CHAP 5

What are moral principles?

• A set of mathematical equations

• A set of scientific laws

• A set of rules imposed by society

• A set of ethical values that guide the behavior of individuals or groups

What is the importance of ethical behavior?

• To maintain social order

• To encourage anarchy

• To violate regulations

• To support self-interest

What are the common characteristics associated with ethical behavior?

• Deception and Manipulation

• Cruelty and Indifference

• Fairness and Openness

• Corruption and Dishonesty

What are the main categories of ethical principles related to personal ethics?

• Selfishness and Greed

• Disrespect for others

• Unfairness and Injustice

• Basic justice, fairness

What are the key components of professional ethics?

• Disclosure, transparency, honesty

• Incompetence, negligence, carelessness

• Deception, partiality, subjectivity

• Integrity, impartiality, objectivity

What are the different types of environmental degradation?

• Water pollution

• Deforestation

• Soil erosion

• Air pollution

Why is it important to uphold professional ethics?

• To mislead the public

• To encourage unethical conduct

• To ensure public trust

• To foster conflicts of interest

What is one reason why individuals may act unethically?

• They always adhere to societal norms

• Their ethical standards differ from those of society

• They are consistently truthful

• They are perpetually altruistic

Why is it important to have ethics in a community?

• To disrupt harmony

• To discourage integrity

• To promote anarchy

• To maintain order and respect

What is the foundation of a society's moral principles?

• Customs

• Traditions

• Beliefs

• Values