Which Ethical Principle States That When Confronted with an Ethical

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which ethical principle states that when confronted with an ethical dilemma, an individual should take the action that produces the least harm, or the least potential cost?

• A) the Slippery Slope
• B) Risk Aversion
• C) No Free Lunch
• D) the Collective Utilitarian principle

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Definitions:

Hierarchical Approach

A system of organization where entities are ranked one above the other according to status or authority.

Knowledge Worker

An individual whose primary job involves the creation, processing, or management of information, as opposed to manual labor.

Educational Institutions

Organizations dedicated to the instruction and learning of students, encompassing establishments like schools, colleges, and universities.

Assembly-Line

is a manufacturing process in which parts are added to a product in a sequential manner to create a finished product much more efficiently, often used in mass production.