Which Scenario Is an Example of a True Ethics Dilemma

question 39

Multiple Choice

Which scenario is an example of a true ethics dilemma?

• A)The Tipton Company considers running advertisements to publicize the contribution it made to a national charity that offers tutoring to low-income children.
• B)Employees at Spiffy Hair Salon ask management if they can set up a booth at an inner-city street fair to give free haircuts to anyone who needs one.
• C)Sure-Good Soup Company is thinking about using more expensive organic vegetables in its products to promote consumer health,even though company profits might be reduced.
• D)At the request of many customers,Maxim Company considers pulling advertising from a radio talk show that endorses "fringe" conspiracy theories.

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Definitions:

Negative-State Relief

A hypothesis suggesting individuals help others to alleviate their own negative moods or feelings.

Hypothesis

A conjectural statement of the relation between two or more variables. Some hypotheses are explicitly causal in nature, whereas others are noncausal.

Need for Cognition

A personality trait representing the tendency of an individual to engage in and enjoy effortful cognitive activities.

Extraversion

A personality trait characterized by outgoingness, high energy, and sociability.