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Universal Ethical Principles

The document outlines universal ethical principles that serve as a foundation for integrity in personal and professional conduct, emphasizing honesty, loyalty, trustworthiness, respect for others, adherence to the law, beneficence, and accountability. Each principle is illustrated with examples that highlight their importance in fostering trust and building strong relationships. Overall, these principles guide decision-making and promote fairness and responsibility in interactions.

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Universal Ethical Principles

The document outlines universal ethical principles that serve as a foundation for integrity in personal and professional conduct, emphasizing honesty, loyalty, trustworthiness, respect for others, adherence to the law, beneficence, and accountability. Each principle is illustrated with examples that highlight their importance in fostering trust and building strong relationships. Overall, these principles guide decision-making and promote fairness and responsibility in interactions.

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Universal Ethical Principles: A

Foundation for Integrity


Ethical principles are the bedrock for both personal and professional conduct.
They promote fairness, respect, and responsibility across all interactions while
guiding decision-making, fostering trust, and building strong communities.
Honesty: The Cornerstone of
Ethical Behavior
Truthfulness Building Trust
Honesty means being truthful in Key to maintaining credibility and
words and actions. strong relationships.

Example
Accurately reporting financial data prevents deception.
Loyalty: Commitment and Allegiance
Faithfulness Prioritizing Interests Example

Loyalty means staying faithful to people Support those to whom you are An employee defending their company¾s
and principles. committed above others. reputation.
Trustworthiness: Reliability
and Integrity
Consistency
Trustworthiness comes from repeated ethical behavior.

Dependability
Being reliable builds confidence in relationships.

Example
A financial advisor acting in the client¾s best interest.
Respect for Others: Valuing
Every Individual
Dignity and Courtesy Recognition
Treat everyone with kindness Value the unique worth of
and consideration. each person.

Example
Listening attentively to diverse viewpoints in a team.
Adherence to the Law: Upholding Justice and Order

Obey Legal Rules


1 Following laws ensures fairness for all.

Protect Rights
2
Law safeguards individual and community rights.

Example
3
A company complying with environmental regulations.
Doing Good and Avoiding Harm: The Principle of
Beneficence

Prevent Harm
2 Carefully consider how actions affect
others negatively.
Acting to Do Good
1
Intentional effort to benefit others
through actions.
Example
A doctor providing the best possible
3 medical care.
Accountability: Taking
Ownership of Actions
1 Ownership
Accept responsibility for your decisions and actions.

2 Admit Mistakes
Be honest when errors occur and seek solutions.

3 Example
A leader owning a project failure and correcting course.

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