Ethics? (Standard of conduct defined by society)

• A. Parole
• B. Ethics
• C. Delegation of authority
• D. Vertical communication

Answer: (B)

Ethics are the standards of right and wrong behavior that society expects people to uphold, including professionals in corrections. This matches the idea of a standard of conduct defined by society, because ethics describe what people ought to do and how they should act, not just how tasks are performed. In corrections, ethics guide fairness, respect for rights, honesty, and accountability, shaping everyday decisions and professional integrity. Parole is a legal mechanism for releasing someone from prison under conditions, not a normative standard of conduct. Delegation of authority is about assigning tasks and decision-making power within an organization. Vertical communication concerns the flow of information up and down the chain of command. So the term that best fits the description is ethics.