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Values
are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
Personal values
are an individual's convictions about what is right and wrong, based on religious beliefs, cultural
roots, family background, personal experiences, laws, organizational values, professional norms, and
political habits.
Ethics
is a standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that are derived from the principles of
right and wrong.
Ethical principles
are rules of conduct derived from ethical values.
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Ethical behavior
is principled, value-based decision making, practiced daily.
Bribery is defined in s. 838.015, F.S.,
corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly to request,
solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any pecuniary or other benefit
not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence the performance of any act or omission
which the person believes to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official
discretion of a public servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
Perjury
may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but does not believe to be true.
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Gratuity
is anything of value intended to benefit the giver more than the receiver; it is something given to a
person because of that person's position or authority.
Professionalism
is behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in self and career. Examples of
these characteristics include service, integrity, respect, quality, fairness, honesty, courage,
compassion, moral/ethical leadership, trustworthiness, and common sense.
Stereotyping
is a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a person, group, or subject.
Bias or prejudice
is a strong belief or feeling about a person, group, or subject, whether positive or negative, that is
formed without reviewing all available facts or information.
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Discrimination
is the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color, race, sex, age, religion,
ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Perception
is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people, or events based on
experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
Sexual harassment
is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature.
Quid pro quo
"something for something in return."
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Values
are principles, standards, or qualities considered worthwhile or desirable.
Personal values
are an individual's convictions about what is right and wrong, based on religious beliefs, cultural
roots, family background, personal experiences, laws, organizational values, professional norms, and
political habits.
Ethics
is a standard of conduct based on moral duties and virtues that are derived from the principles of
right and wrong.
Ethical principles
are rules of conduct derived from ethical values.
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Ethical behavior
is principled, value-based decision making, practiced daily.
Bribery is defined in s. 838.015, F.S.,
corruptly to give, offer, or promise to any public servant, or, if a public servant, corruptly to request,
solicit, accept, or agree to accept for himself or herself or another, any pecuniary or other benefit
not authorized by law with an intent or purpose to influence the performance of any act or omission
which the person believes to be, or the public servant represents as being, within the official
discretion of a public servant, in violation of a public duty, or in performance of a public duty.
Perjury
may be defined as a false statement that a person makes under oath but does not believe to be true.
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Gratuity
is anything of value intended to benefit the giver more than the receiver; it is something given to a
person because of that person's position or authority.
Professionalism
is behavior that demonstrates good character and is marked by pride in self and career. Examples of
these characteristics include service, integrity, respect, quality, fairness, honesty, courage,
compassion, moral/ethical leadership, trustworthiness, and common sense.
Stereotyping
is a fixed and unvarying idea or opinion of a person, group, or subject.
Bias or prejudice
is a strong belief or feeling about a person, group, or subject, whether positive or negative, that is
formed without reviewing all available facts or information.
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Discrimination
is the negative behavior toward a person or group that is based on color, race, sex, age, religion,
ethnic and national origin, handicap, and/or marital status.
Perception
is the impression in a person's mind of an individual, a group of people, or events based on
experiences, biases, beliefs, assumptions, and observations.
Sexual harassment
is defined as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical
conduct of a sexual nature.
Quid pro quo
"something for something in return."
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