ethical behavior

AmE: /ˈɛθɪkəl bɪˈheɪvjɚ/

Definition

Definition of ethical behavior - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

behavior

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conduct that follows accepted moral rules and respects others' rights

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The company encourages ethical behavior in all employee decisions.
Training sessions emphasize ethical behavior in handling client data.
Ethical behavior is assessed in the annual performance review.

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Expressions with ethical

ethical code

set of principles guiding moral behavior

The company follows a strict ethical code.

ethical guidelines

set of rules that explain how to act in morally right ways

Researchers must follow ethical guidelines when working with human volunteers.

ethical values

moral beliefs about right and wrong that guide choices and actions

The organization promotes ethical values in all its activities.

ethical framework

structured set of moral rules used to guide choices and behavior

The committee used an ethical framework to evaluate the new research proposal.

ethical investment

financial investment chosen for meeting moral or social standards

Ethical investment avoids companies that harm the environment.

ethical motive

motivation based on ideas of right and wrong

Her ethical motive was to ensure fairness for all.

Expressions with behavior

on one's best behavior

adv.

acting very polite and well-mannered in a situation

During the interview, she was on her best behavior.

ape someone's behavior

imitate someone's actions or mannerisms

He tried to ape his brother's behavior to fit in.

code of behavior

set of rules for acceptable conduct

The company has a strict code of behavior for employees.

model behavior

exemplary conduct that others should follow

Her model behavior in class earned her a special award.

behavior change

alteration in how a person or group usually acts or responds

The therapy program led to noticeable behavior change in several students.

disorderly behavior

chaotic actions lacking organization

The meeting descended into disorderly behavior with everyone talking at once.

exhibit behavior

display conduct or manners

He tends to exhibit behavior that is respectful and polite.

moderate your behavior

reduce the intensity of your actions

Please moderate your behavior; your shouting is scaring the children.

double standard of sexual behavior

different rules for men and women in relationships

The double standard of sexual behavior is often criticized in society.

relaxation behavior

actions to calm down and rest

Relaxation behavior helps people feel better after work.

Terms with ethical behavior included in their meaning

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fair play

ethical behavior

honest and respectful behavior that treats everyone fairly

moral code

ethics

set of rules guiding ethical behavior

moral principle

values

rule guiding ethical behavior

code of ethics

morality

set of guidelines for ethical behavior in organizations

love thy neighbor as oneself

ethical behavior

treat others with the same care as oneself

moral excellence

integrity

high ethical standards and behavior

sexual misconduct

general behavior

unacceptable sexual behavior violating ethical standards

cyberethics

ethics

principles guiding ethical behavior in cyberspace

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French:comportement éthique, ...
German:ethisches Verhalten, ...
Italian:comportamento etico, ...
Spanish:comportamiento ético, ...
Portuguese:comportamento ético, ...
Chinese:道德行为, ...
Japanese:倫理的行動, ...
Arabic:سُلُوك أَخْلاقِيّ, ...
Hebrew:הִתְנַהֲגוּת אֵתִית, ...
Russian:этичное поведение, ...
Ukrainian:етична поведінка, ...
Hindi:नैतिक आचरण, ...
Bengali:নৈতিক আচরণ, ...
Catalan:comportament ètic, ...
Czech:etické chování, ...
Danish:etisk adfærd, ...
Dutch:ethisch gedrag, ...
Greek:ηθική συμπεριφορά, ...
Hungarian:erkölcsös viselkedés, ...
Khmer:ឥរិយាបថសីលធម៌, ...
Korean:윤리적 행동, ...
Persian:رفتار اخلاقی, ...
Polish:etyczne zachowanie, ...
Portuguese (BR):comportamento ético, ...
Romanian:comportament etic, ...
Swedish:etiskt beteende, ...
Thai:พฤติกรรมที่มีจริยธรรม, ...
Turkish:etik davranış, ...
Vietnamese:hành vi đạo đức, ...

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