What does ethical mean to you?

Question

What does ethical mean to you?

Answer 1

Ethical means doing the right thing even in the face of opposition. The tricky part is "What is the right thing?" that is defined by society usually. In education, Ethical is often referred to as making decisions that will bring positive academic and emotional results simultaneously.

Answer 2

To me it means being equal to all no matter educational backround or demeanor.

Answer 3

Being ethical means doing the right thing for the right reason.

Answer 4

To me Ethical has to do with your ethics. yes i know pretty redundant but yea. What your idea of good and bad is, and how you act on what you do according to your ideas of good and bad.  

Answer 5

it means to do the right thing

Answer 6

Basically, if my own mother would be ashamed of me for a certain action, I would view it as unethical.  Ethics are maintaining moral standards in a professional manner to better yourself, your work place, and the people around you.