Chapter 13

2. What is considered intrinsically good, useful, and desirable
5. Acting in accordance with the law
7. Fundamental doctrines of the profession that are rooted in commonsense morality
8. Being responsible for something by law
9. Recommendations from professional groups for acceptable behaviors for the profession
13. Avoidance of doing harm
16. Being truthful in dealings with clients
17. Failure to take proper care in doing something
18. Clients’ freedom to control direction of their life and make decisions that reflect their wishes
19. Treating others with fairness, regardless of gender, race, age, religion, etc.

1. Guidelines or codes that govern the behavior of members of a given profession
3. Acting in accordance with professional standards, codes, guidelines or policies
4. Improper, illegal or negligent professional activity or treatment
6. Commitment to do “good” by carrying out work with competence and without prejudice
10. Statements that reflect beliefs on what is right and correct professional conduct
11. Procedures set forth by an organization to get work done
12. Dictates from government authorities, also often specifies sanctions for not complying with them
14. Having a trustworthy relationship of honored commitments
15. What is considered right or wrong