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The terms "ethics" and "morality" are common words, yet people have differing views on the meaning of these terms.

Explain what ethics and morality mean to you, using examples from your own life to illustrate these concepts.
Consider what constitutes an action to be moral or ethical? What constitutes an action to be immoral or unethical?

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The solution differentiates the difference between ethics and morality.

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Ethics have to do with business and morality have to do with regular life situations.

Ethics to me mean integrity. When a company has high standards, such as Southwest Airlines, I get a sense of pride in knowing the company has a code of ethics that is followed. I can see ...

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