Match each term with the correct statement below.
-Insincerity in which someone publicly pretends to follow superior moral standards, while privately acting against those principles.
A)hypocrisy
B)integrity
C)fraud
D)petty theft
E)code of ethics
F)situational ethics
G)self-righteousness
H)conflict of interest
I)ethics
J)unethical behavior

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Hypocrisy is the insincerity in which someone publicly pretends to follow superior moral standards, while privately acting against those principles.

Answer: B
 Integrity is adherence to consistent and high moral principles or professional standards.

Answer: C
 Fraud is intentional deception for personal gain.

Answer: D
 Petty theft is the act of stealing items of relatively low value.

Answer: E
 A code of ethics is a set of principles governing behavior of individuals within a particular profession or organization.

Answer: F
 Situational ethics is an ethical theory that holds that the morality of an action is dependent on the context in which it occurs.

Answer: G
 Self-righteousness is a feeling or display of moral superiority.

Answer: H
 A conflict of interest is a situation in which a person or organization is involved in multiple interests and serving one interest could compromise another.

Answer: I
 Ethics are moral principles that govern behavior and decision-making.

Answer: J
 Unethical behavior refers to actions that violate ethical principles or standards of conduct.

Match Each Term with the Correct Statement Below