Standards and ethics

Standards and ethics are guidelines that help ensure behavior is responsible, fair, and respectful. Standards are specific rules or criteria that define what is acceptable within a profession or activity, often related to quality and performance. Ethics refer to moral principles that guide individuals to act honestly, fairly, and with integrity, even when no rules are explicitly provided. Together, they promote trust, accountability, and professionalism by guiding decisions and actions in a way that respects others and maintains societal or organizational values.