Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE Regarding Ethical Decision-Making

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE regarding ethical decision-making?

• A) When an employee is unable to make a decision because more than one side of an issue can be supported with valid arguments, it is called an ethical lapse.
• B) The disclosure of information by a company insider that exposes unethical behavior by others within the organization is called an ethical lapse.
• C) Stakeholders' needs often conflict, requiring managers to make tough decisions about resource allocation.
• D) Making objective decisions will lead to ethical lapses.
• E) When the question of what is right and what is wrong is clear, ethical decisions are easy to implement.

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