People here have a strong 'work ethic'. [=a strong belief in the importance and value of work]
The company has its own 'code of ethics'. [=its own set of rules about good and bad behavior]
His 'ethics' are questionable. [=some of the things he does may be morally wrong]
(..) Hey, bro. You hungry? 'Cause I'm going to get something to eat. Thanks, man. I think I'm just gonna work through lunch. A work ethic. I love it. That is why this country is still number one. Well, behind Germany and France and Belgium and Japan and China and... Thank God for Bangladesh. (..)2011 Friends with Benefits