Ethics- the study and analysis of what constitutes good or bad conduct.

Branches of Ethics

• Meta-Ethics- decides whether ethics are relative or universal.

• Normative Ethics- defines people's duties.

• Applied Ethics- using ethical principles to certain issues.

• Professional Ethics- ethics related to to professionals and certain groups.

Morality- what is perceived as good conduct.

Duties- things that an individual is obligated to do.

ex.) A child's duty is to do their homework and chores.

Values- are the desirability, worth, or importance of something.

ex.) Good values to have as an employee are punctuality and responsibility.