An HR Manager Is Conducting an Ethical Decision-Making Workshop for New

question 55

Multiple Choice

An HR manager is conducting an ethical decision-making workshop for new employees. After reviewing the critical thinking decision-making process, he introduces a fictional ethical dilemma, offers possible solutions, and asks the group which answer is right. One attendee offers a fourth possible solution that she has devised herself. What should the HR manager do?

• A) Explain that proposed solutions which are not a part of the training are not helpful.
• B) Ask other attendees what they think of the proposed solution and discuss.
• C) Explain, briefly, why the suggested solution is not an option in order to save time and keep the conversation focused.
• D) Suggest that the solution might be viable and that employees must use their best judgment in such situations.

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