A Situation That Arises When All Alternative Choices or Behaviors

question 139

Multiple Choice

A situation that arises when all alternative choices or behaviors have been deemed undesirable because of the potentially negative ethical consequences, making it difficult to distinguish right from wrong, is considered:

• A) a moral agent.
• B) a social responsibility.
• C) an ethical dilemma.
• D) an ethical standard.
• E) discretionary responsibility.

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