When Consideration of the Various Ethical Approaches Results in Conflicting

question 43

Multiple Choice

When consideration of the various ethical approaches results in conflicting conclusions,the decision maker should:

• A) select one of the options randomly because all carry equal ethical certitude
• B) respect everyone and do what a virtuous person would do
• C) do nothing, because consensus has not been achieved
• D) all of the above
• E) none of the above

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