If a Politician Sits on a Board That Grants Money

question 27

Short Answer

If a politician sits on a board that grants money to companies and that executive owns a company that is applying for a grant from the board, he or she is most likely facing a(n)
ethical dilemma.
utility norm.
illegal situation.
conflict of interest.
justice norm.

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Definitions:

Ideal

A concept or standard of perfection that is aspired to; often used in the context of goals, values, or qualities that are deemed to be the most desirable.

Ought

A term expressing duty, correctness, or moral obligation, indicating what should be done.

Self-assessment

The process of evaluating one's own thoughts, feelings, behaviors, and abilities, often in relation to personal goals or standards.

Psychology

The science that studies behavior and the physiological and mental processes that underlie it and the profession that applies the accumulated knowledge of this science to practical problems.