ETHICS: A reality check Rob Elliott Ethics: (eh-thiks) : rules of behavior based on ideas about what is morally good and bad : an area of study that deals with ideas about what is good and bad behavior : a branch of philosophy dealing with what is morally right or wrong “I really felt like this was wrong. ” I remember really feeling like that was abusing the office, you know, cutting someone off from official action because he didn’t hire the Senator’s guy.” What do you consider when deciding if something is right or not? The "Headline Rule" When is lunch or dinner more than just that? A formula for disaster: politics + private planes + golf ______________ = Disaster Mirage employee acknowledges lying about filing casino reportsLas Vegas Sun Caesars Fined $9.5 Million Over Lax Money-Laundering Controls WSJ Casino company admits wealthy patrons gambled anonymously at its flagship Las Vegas casino. Las Vegas Sands agree to pay $47 million to avoid money laundering prosecution. LVRJ ...