An Egoist Is Trying to Solve an Ethical Problem at Work

question 92

Multiple Choice

An egoist is trying to solve an ethical problem at work but finds he cannot reach an agreement or an acceptable solution by prioritizing only his own interests. As he tries to expand his thinking on this issue, what next mental step is he most likely to take?

• A) trying to make his own behavior as virtuous as possible
• B) wondering how most stakeholders will be affected by the problem
• C) considering the interests of his immediate coworkers and perhaps his supervisor
• D) considering how to maximize the benefit for the most number of people

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