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| branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct as it applies to business interactions |
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| The. Character of an individual viewd as a member of society; behavior in terms of the duties, obligations and functions of citizen |
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| A declaration or statement of professional standards of right and wrong conduct. a specific statement of beliefs |
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| (Kohlberg) a stage of moral development in which the expectations of the social group(family, community, and nation) are supported and maintained |
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| Consists of abstract patterns(rules, ideas, beliefs shared by members of society) of and for living and dying, which are learned directly or indirectly |
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| that branch of philosophy dealing with values relating to human conduct, with respect to the rightness and wrongness of certain actions and to the goodness and badness of the motives and ends of such actions. Concerned with motives for and attitudes towards the conduct as well as the conduct itself. |
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| The cultural heritage or identity of a group, based on factors such as language or country of origin |
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| Fidelity to moral principles |
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| Rules that govern society. Man made regulations. Concerned with conduct. Imperfect |
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| (Synonymous with ethical)refers to the customs, values and standards of practice of a group, age, or theory intended to be timeless |
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| Formation of ethical thought |
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| Questions "ought-should". Guns be outlaww? Pay taxes? Abortion? |
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| Something, as a reason or desire, acting as a spur to action |
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| A philosophy that does not focus on the worship of a god or gods |
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| The set of values, ideas and opinions of an individual or group |
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| (Kohlberg) a stage of moral development in which the individual considers universal moral principles which supersede the authority of the group |
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| (Kohlberg) a stage of a moral development in which moral reasoning is based on reward and punishment from those in authority |
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| (Kohlberg) a stage of moral develoment in which the individual is characterized as not understanding the rules or feeling a sence or obligation to them. Looking to experience only that which is good or pleasant or to avoid that which is painful |
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| Situational ethics moral principles that vary with circumstances |
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| Philosophy that involves worshop of God or gods |
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| Beliefs that are held in high esteem |
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| The formation begins within the indivdual by inquiry. Usually referred to as "ought-should" questions |
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| Types of ethics, stages of moral development, terminology |
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| The development of moral standards of conduct |
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| The study and evaluation of the moral standards of conduct developed in normative ethics |
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| A sub-category of normative ethics, maintains that the morality of an action is determined solely by its outcomes or consequences. AKA consequentialism |
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| Another sub-category of normative ethics. Maintains that the morality of an action is determined by its motives or in accordance with some rule. Aka non-consequentialism |
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| A subcategory of teleological ethics. Maintains that the morally right decision is the one that produces the most good for the largest number of people |
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| (Level 0) Individual does not understand the rules or feel a sence of obligation to them. Looking to experience only that which is good or pleasnt and avoid that which is painful or bad |
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| (Levels 1 & 2) The individuals moral reasoning is based on reward and punishment from those in authority |
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| (Levels 3 & 4) the expectations of the individuals social group (family, community, and nation) are supported and maintained |
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| (Levels 5 & 6) the individual considers universal moral principle which supersede the authority of the group |
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| Law vs ethics, ethical problem solving steps, ethical quick test. |
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| Usually enacted to protect consumers. Federal Trade Commission Funeral Rule |
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| Employee and consumer needs |
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| economic, physical, and emotional |
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| company's or profession's social responsibility |
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| concerned with motives, society interest, and the individual |
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| concerned with conduct, acts, and society interest |
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| ethical problem solving steps |
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| define the who what where and how, define the ethical issues of the problem, breakdown the problem into smaller identifiable elements, identify all options in solving problem, consider the consequences of each, do I need help before making this decision? |
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| use when all options seem equally effective and acceptable |
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| presenting proper authorization for body removal, signing all forms required by facility, catalog and sign for personal effects, remove body in a timely dignified respectful and efficient manner, determine the most direct and private route when entering and leaving facility |
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| delays in legal system when attempting to get payment |
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| professional associations |
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| local, state, and national. purpose is to better the profession and improve service to the consumer. may include financial support, adherence to the associations code of ethics, continuing education, and taking part in committee activities |
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| welfare of community must always be placed above that of an individual. |
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| professional conduct, strict honesty, just business dealings, fair competitive practices |
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| advancement of profession |
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| suitable educational standards, proper licensing laws, research and scientific progress, interchange of ideas |
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| an action is right or wrong because a higher authority of some kind says it is. killing is wrong even in self defense, every dead body deserves respect regardless to who it is |
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| there is no correct moral standard for all times and all people. killing is wrong unless in self defense. dead body deserves respect, unless it was someone like hitler |
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| Indiana State board of funeral and cemetery services |
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| responsible for issuing and revoking licenses |
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| the conference of funeral service examining boards |
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| administers the national board exam |
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| even though most of us do not support illegal or unethical behavior, we also do not support reporting it. (whistle blowing) |
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