Which of the Following Is an Example of an Ethical

question 16

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma?

• A) Deciding whether or not to inform employees that layoffs are coming as they work on finishing a big project
• B) Deciding whether or not to tell an employee that he needs to improve his performance
• C) Deciding whether or not to use the copy machine for personal papers
• D) Deciding whether or not to declare the costs of your vacation travel as a deductible business expense
• E) Deciding whether to use your corporate credit card to buy fuel for a personal trip

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Definitions:

Ozone-Destroying Chemicals

Substances, such as chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs), that break down the ozone layer in the stratosphere, leading to ozone depletion.

Ground-Level Ozone

A harmful air pollutant formed by the reaction of sunlight with pollutants such as nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, contributing to smog and adverse health effects.

Fossil Fuels

Natural fuels formed from the decayed remains of plants and animals over millions of years, including coal, oil, and natural gas.

Western Bumblebee

A species of bumblebee native to North America known for its distinctive white-tipped abdomen.