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Team B Professional Values and Ethics Values and ethics are irreplaceable in the business world. Businesses live or die by their ethical reputations. It is very important to understand the importance of professional ethics and how they influence career success. Definition The simplest and most effective place to begin a discussion of ethics and values is with clear, concise, and generally accepted definition of the term values. Ethics are "a set of principles of conduct... that guide decision making and behavior" (uslegal.com, 2009). Values are "a set of principles or ideals that drive and/or guide your behavior" (essentiallifeskills.net, 2009). The philosophies and definitions of ethics and values appear closely related. Individuals and organizations’ Ethics and values appear internally driven and developed. Ethics can be thought of as a code of conduct derived from the value system. Environmental factors influence and determine ethics and values. These factors Include culture, physical environment, and peers. Ethics and values may not always be categorized in black-and-white or right and wrong. These topics are frequently debated and philosophized. From the basic definitions provided, values and ethics become a living evolution of creation and re-creation of sets of principles that guide behaviors. Part of defining values and ethics is understanding they are constantly evolving to account for an ever-changing environment. Every