Business Ethics

1. Offering something of value to improperly influence a business or government decision.
5. Acting in accordance with laws, regulations, and industry standards.
8. Deception for financial or personal gain.
9. Individuals or groups affected by a business's operations, including employees, customers, investors, and the community.
11. Taking responsibility for decisions and their consequences.
12. Truthfulness in all communications and business dealings.
14. Remaining faithful to business partners, clients, and the organization.
15. Adhering to strong moral principles and consistency in actions.
16. The duty of a business to contribute to the well-being of society and the environment.
17. An employee or person who reports illegal or unethical behavior within an organization.
18. Openness in reporting, decision-making, and, if applicable, the supply chain.

2. Trading stock based on confidential, non-public information.
3. A formal document outlining the specific ethical standards and behaviors expected within an organization.
4. The system of rules and processes by which a company is directed and controlled.
6. A situation where personal interests interfere, or appear to interfere, with the interests of the organization.
7. Valuing the dignity, rights, and autonomy of all individuals.
10. Treating employees, customers, and partners justly and equitably.
13. A situation where a difficult decision must be made between two or more conflicting moral imperatives.