When Faced with Conflicting Courses of Action That Have Good

question 6

Multiple Choice

When faced with conflicting courses of action that have good, solid, ethical duties attached, police officers should

• A) make sure the facts are clear
• B) make sure assumptions, prejudices, and predictions are left out of decision making
• C) be clear what the relevant interests are, what ethical duties present themselves to all parties, and what constitute the most immediate ethical duties
• D) all of the above

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Definitions:

Agency Problem

A conflict of interest arising between principals (such as shareholders) and agents (such as company executives) due to differing goals.

Conflict Of Interest

A conflict of interest arises when a person or entity has competing interests or loyalties that could potentially influence the objectivity of their decisions.

Principal

The original sum of money borrowed or invested, excluding any interest or dividend.

Agent

An individual or entity authorized to act on behalf of another in financial or legal matters.