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]
(..) But this man, Anthony Moretti, he's just hours away from dying. Then let him die. I'm not doing this. It's not just the law. It's the ethics... Then change your ethics. Or you can resign, and your deputy can make this call. And if he won't, then he can resign, too. (..)2016 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 45 Season: 4 Episode 6