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    ethic
    /ˈɛθɪk/

    noun

    • 1. a set of moral principles, especially ones relating to or affirming a specified group, field, or form of conduct: "the puritan ethic was being replaced by the hedonist ethic"

    adjective

    • 1. relating to moral principles or the branch of knowledge dealing with these: rare "the ethic question is of wider import"

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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › EthicsEthics - Wikipedia

    1 day ago · Ethics, also referred to as moral philosophy, is the study of moral phenomena. It is one of the main branches of philosophy and investigates the nature of morality and the principles that govern the moral evaluation of conduct, character traits, and institutions.

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  4. www.britannica.com › topic › deontological-ethicsDeontological ethics | Definition, Meaning, Examples, & Facts

    Jun 20, 2024 · Deontological ethics, in philosophy, ethical theories that place special emphasis on the relationship between duty and the morality of human actions. In deontological ethics an action is considered morally good because of some characteristic of the action itself, not because the product of the action is good.

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  5. www.investopedia.com › terms › bWhat Is Business Ethics? Definition, Principles, and Importance

    Jun 27, 2024 · Business ethics is the moral principles, policies, and values that govern the way companies and individuals engage in business activity. It goes beyond legal requirements to...

  6. www.investopedia.com › terms › cCode of Ethics: Understanding Its Types and Uses - Investopedia

    Jun 27, 2024 · A code of ethics is a set of principles intended to guide professionals in conducting business with honesty and integrity.

  7. www.britannica.com › topic › moralityMorality | Definition, Ethics, Comparative Ethics, Ethical...

    Jun 20, 2024 · Morality, the moral beliefs and practices of a culture, community, or religion or a code or system of moral rules, principles, or values. The conceptual foundations and rational consistency of such standards are the subject matter of the philosophical discipline of ethics, also known as moral.

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  8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Business_ethicsBusiness ethics - Wikipedia

    3 days ago · The term 'business ethics' came into common use in the United States in the early 1970s. By the mid-1980s at least 500 courses in business ethics reached 40,000 students, using some twenty textbooks and at least ten casebooks supported by professional societies, centers and journals of business ethics.

  9. www.thomas.co › resources › typeWhat is Ethical Leadership? Attributes, Traits, & Examples

    Jun 28, 2024 · Ethical Leadership is when business leaders demonstrate appropriate conduct - in accordance with recognized principles and values - both inside and outside of the office.