principles and standards that determine acceptable conduct in business.

formalized rules and standards that describe what a company expects of its employees.

the activities that independent individuals, groups, and organizations undertake to protect their rights as consumers.

the extent to which businesses meet the legal, ethical, economic, and voluntary responsibilities placed on them by their stakeholders.

an identifiable problem, situation, or opportunity that requires a person to choose from among several actions that may be evaluated as right or wrong, ethical or unethical.

the act of taking someone else’s work and presenting it as your own without mentioning the source.

a business’s obligation to maximize its positive impact and minimize its negative impact on society.

conducting activities in a way that allows for the long-term well-being of the natural environment, including all biological entities; involves the assessment and improvement of business strategies, economic sectors, work practices, technologies, and lifestyles so that they maintain the health of the natural environment.

the act of an employee exposing an employer’s wrongdoing to outsiders, such as the media or government regulatory agencies.