WGU D333
WGU D333 - Ethics in Technology Modules
1-3 Exam Graded A+ 2025
Ethics
A code of behavior that is defined by the group to which an individual belongs
(Conforms to accepted norms)
Morals
The personal principles upon which an individual bases his or her decisions about
what is right and what is wrong (Core individual beliefs)
Virtue
A habit that inclines people to do what is acceptable
Vice
A habit that inclines people to do what is unacceptable
Integrity
Acting in accordance with a personal code of principles
Laws
A system of rules that tells us what we can and cannot do (Legal vs ethical, a law
can be ethical or unethical, i.e. illegal can be ethical, etc.)
Bathsheba Syndrome
The moral corruption of people in power, which is often facilitated by a tendency
for people to look the other way when their leaders act inappropriately.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
The concept that an organization should act ethically by taking responsibility for
the impact of its actions on its shareholders, consumers, employees, environment
and suppliers
Stakeholder
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Someone who stands to gain or lose depending upon how a particular situation is
resolved
Corporate ethics officer (AKA corporate compliance officer)
Provides an organization with vision and leadership in the area of business conduct
and aligns practices of the workplace with stated ethics and beliefs of that
workplace
Code of ethics
A statement that highlights an organization's key ethical issues and identifies
overarching values and principles important to the organization and its decision
making principles
Problem statement
Clear, concise description of the issue that needs to be addressed
Social audit
Review by an organization to see how well it is meeting its ethical and social
responsibility goals and communicate new goals for the upcoming year
Trade secret
Information generally unknown to the public that a company has taken strong
measures to keep confidential
Whistle-blowing
An effort by an employee to attract attention to a negligent, illegal, unethical,
abusive or dangerous act by a company that threatens public interest
Conflict of Interest
A conflict between the IT worker's self-interest and the client's interests
Fraud
The crime of obtaining goods, services, or property through deception or trickery
Misrepresentation
The misstatement or incomplete statement of a material fact
WGU D333
WGU D333 - Ethics in Technology Modules
1-3 Exam Graded A+ 2025
Ethics
A code of behavior that is defined by the group to which an individual belongs
(Conforms to accepted norms)
Morals
The personal principles upon which an individual bases his or her decisions about
what is right and what is wrong (Core individual beliefs)
Virtue
A habit that inclines people to do what is acceptable
Vice
A habit that inclines people to do what is unacceptable
Integrity
Acting in accordance with a personal code of principles
Laws
A system of rules that tells us what we can and cannot do (Legal vs ethical, a law
can be ethical or unethical, i.e. illegal can be ethical, etc.)
Bathsheba Syndrome
The moral corruption of people in power, which is often facilitated by a tendency
for people to look the other way when their leaders act inappropriately.
Corporate social responsibility (CSR)
The concept that an organization should act ethically by taking responsibility for
the impact of its actions on its shareholders, consumers, employees, environment
and suppliers
Stakeholder
WGU D333
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Someone who stands to gain or lose depending upon how a particular situation is
resolved
Corporate ethics officer (AKA corporate compliance officer)
Provides an organization with vision and leadership in the area of business conduct
and aligns practices of the workplace with stated ethics and beliefs of that
workplace
Code of ethics
A statement that highlights an organization's key ethical issues and identifies
overarching values and principles important to the organization and its decision
making principles
Problem statement
Clear, concise description of the issue that needs to be addressed
Social audit
Review by an organization to see how well it is meeting its ethical and social
responsibility goals and communicate new goals for the upcoming year
Trade secret
Information generally unknown to the public that a company has taken strong
measures to keep confidential
Whistle-blowing
An effort by an employee to attract attention to a negligent, illegal, unethical,
abusive or dangerous act by a company that threatens public interest
Conflict of Interest
A conflict between the IT worker's self-interest and the client's interests
Fraud
The crime of obtaining goods, services, or property through deception or trickery
Misrepresentation
The misstatement or incomplete statement of a material fact
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