Alfred, a Human Resource Manager at an IT Firm, Reasons

question 143

Multiple Choice

Alfred, a human resource manager at an IT firm, reasons, "Although everyone should be given an equal opportunity, but for once it is fine to give my friend the first shot at the opening in my company because I know he really needs the job." In this context, which of the following statements is most likely true of Alfred?

• A) He bases his argument on universal ethical standards.
• B) He views ethics as relative.
• C) He bases his argument on moral absolutism.
• D) He believes in value monism.

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