Teaching Paper: Glossary of Ethical Consulting Terms
Key Concepts for Strengthening Non-Profit Practice and Professional Integrity
Author: Dr. Anna Neya Kazanskaia
Publisher: NEYA Global | NEYA Global Publishing
Journal: NEYA Global Journal of Non-Profit Studies (ERDO)
Year: 2025
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-5669-1676
DOI: https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-teaching-ethical-glossary-2025
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About the Article
This Teaching Paper provides a glossary of essential terms in ethical consulting, translating abstract definitions into actionable guidance for practice. By covering foundational concepts such as accountability, integrity, and transparency alongside emerging issues like digital ethics, ESG, and whistleblowing, the glossary helps consultants and non-profit leaders align language with practice. Practical notes attached to each definition illustrate real-world application, ensuring accessibility for both practitioners and students. A short case study demonstrates how lack of shared understanding around terms like accountability and transparency can hinder organizational reforms, while reflection prompts encourage critical engagement. The glossary is designed as both a reference and a teaching tool, advancing consistency, clarity, and professionalism across consulting engagements.
Key Topics
- Accountability, transparency, and integrity
- Conflict of interest and confidentiality
- Cultural competence and stakeholder-centered approaches
- Digital ethics and data protection
- Sustainability and ESG integration
- Decision-making models and ethics frameworks
- Professional standards and self-assessment tools
- Whistleblowing and reporting mechanisms
Academic Value
The glossary contributes to applied ethics by standardizing terminology in non-profit consulting, bridging academic discourse and practical application. It transforms abstract ethical principles into operational definitions, enabling consultants to integrate ethics into daily work with clarity and precision. For academic contexts, it provides a resource for teaching and research; for practitioners, it functions as a toolkit for strengthening communication, governance, and accountability across diverse consulting environments.
Suggested Citation
Kazanskaia, A. N. (2025). Teaching Paper: Glossary of Ethical Consulting Terms – Key Concepts for Strengthening Non-Profit Practice and Professional Integrity. NEYA Global Publishing. https://doi.org/10.64357/neya-gjnps-teaching-ethical-glossary-2025
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