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These flashcards cover key concepts related to ethics, moral standards, dilemmas, and Kohlberg's theory of moral development.
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Ethics
The study of moral judgments; examines what is right or wrong, just or unjust.
Business Ethics
The implementation of policies regarding issues such as fraud, bribery, discrimination, and corporate governance.
Moral Standards
Norms that individuals or groups hold regarding actions considered morally right or wrong.
Universalizability
The principle that moral standards must apply to all individuals in similar situations.
Impartiality
The concept that moral standards should be free of bias and consider the interests of all equally.
Dilemma
A situation where one must choose between two or more alternatives, often involving equally undesirable outcomes.
Organizational Dilemma
Ethical cases encountered by social organizations involving moral conflicts in business, healthcare, etc.
Kohlberg's Theory of Moral Development
A theory proposing three levels of moral development, each with two stages, linked to cognitive development.
Preconventional Morality
The earliest stage of moral development focused on obedience and consequences.
Postconventional Morality
The stage of moral development where individuals understand abstract principles and universal ethics.