institutional ethics
[/ɪnstɪˈtuːʃənəl ˈɛθɪks/]
noun
ética institucional
1. A system of moral principles that applies values and standards of conduct to an organization or institution as a whole
The hospital's institutional ethics committee reviewed the proposed research study to ensure it met ethical standards.
O comitê de ética institucional do hospital analisou o estudo de pesquisa proposto para garantir que atendesse aos padrões éticos.
2. The branch of ethics concerned with the moral responsibilities and conduct of institutions, organizations, and their policies
Institutional ethics examines how universities should handle conflicts of interest and academic integrity issues.
A ética institucional examina como as universidades devem lidar com conflitos de interesse e questões de integridade acadêmica.
3. Formal frameworks and committees within institutions designed to address ethical dilemmas and ensure compliance with ethical standards
The company established an institutional ethics office to handle employee complaints and ethical violations.
A empresa estabeleceu um escritório de ética institucional para lidar com reclamações de funcionários e violações éticas.
In Brazil, institutional ethics has become increasingly important in healthcare, education, and public administration following legal frameworks. Ethics committees (comitês de ética) are mandatory in research institutions and hospitals. In the USA, institutional ethics is deeply embedded in academic and healthcare settings, with institutional review boards (IRBs) playing crucial roles in research oversight. The concept reflects growing corporate accountability and transparency expectations in both cultures.
Related Idioms & Phrases
maintain ethical standards
uphold institutional values
breach of ethics
ethical violation
ethical compliance framework
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