Common everyday ethical dilemmas and professional codes of ethics across fields.
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- What is the Golden Rule?
- Treat others as you would want to be treated.
- Define utilitarianism.
- An ethical theory that actions are right if they maximize overall happiness and minimize suffering.
- Define deontology.
- An ethical theory that emphasizes duties and rules rather than consequences.
- What is the Hippocratic Oath?
- An oath taken by physicians to practice medicine ethically, prioritize patient welfare, and do no harm.
- Define a conflict of interest.
- A situation where personal interests, financial gain, or relationships may compromise professional judgment.
- What is informed consent?
- Voluntary agreement to a procedure, treatment, or study based on complete and understandable information.
- Define plagiarism.
- Presenting someone else's work, ideas, or words as your own without attribution.
- What is confidentiality in professional contexts?
- The ethical obligation to keep client, patient, or organizational information private and secure.
- Define bribery.
- Offering money, goods, or favors to someone to illegally or unethically influence their decision or action.
- What is whistleblowing?
- Reporting illegal, unethical, or harmful conduct by an organization or individual to authorities or the public.
- What does duty of care mean?
- The legal and ethical obligation to act in another person's best interest and avoid negligence.
- Define nepotism.
- Favoritism toward family members or close associates in hiring, promotion, or other decisions.
- What is a code of ethics?
- A formal set of principles and standards that guide ethical conduct within a profession or organization.
- Define discrimination.
- Unfair treatment or denial of opportunities based on protected characteristics like race, gender, age, or religion.
- What is fraud?
- Deliberate deception or misrepresentation intended to result in financial gain or personal benefit.