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◉ Ethics vs. Morals . Answer: Ethics vs. Morals
Ethics
-How a person should act
-Based on a groups or society's standards of right and wrong
-Often formalized (e.g., professional codes, business ethics)
Morals
-How a person personally believes they should act
-Based on individual values and beliefs
Can differ from societal norms
◉ Ethics and Law . Answer: Ethics and Law
Ethics
-What we should or should not do
-Based on moral principles and societal values
, -Not always legally enforceable
Example: Telling the truth, even when not required
Law
-What we can or cannot do
-Based on formal rules created by governments
-Legally enforceable with penalties
Example: Speed limits, tax obligations
◉ The College Admission . Answer: College Admission Scandal
(Operation Varsity Blues)
Key Figure:
William "Rick" Singer - Independent college admissions counselor
Founder of Edge College & Career Network ("The Key") and Key
Worldwide Foundation (KWF)
Scheme Overview:
Ran a fraudulent admissions operation from 2011-2018
Helped wealthy families get children into elite universities (e.g., Yale,
USC, Stanford)
Methods Used:
Bribed test administrators to cheat on SAT/ACT exams
Bribed athletic coaches to falsely designate students as recruits