Three Important Things to Consider When Faced with a Question

question 9

Multiple Choice

Three important things to consider when faced with a question of ethics are where the action takes place, whether the person in question holds a position of power, and

• A)if there is a company policy regarding the issue.
• B)the amount of damage the action could cause.
• C)the importance of the people involved.
• D)whether criminal or civil actions are at stake.

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Definitions:

Egalitarian Societies

Communities or societies that emphasize equality for all members, minimizing hierarchy and differences in wealth, status, and power.

Authoritarian Societies

Societies characterized by strict obedience to authority at the expense of personal freedom.

Gender Roles

Social and behavioral norms that are considered appropriate for individuals of a specific gender within a certain culture.

Innate Biological Differences

Natural variations in physiological or genetic characteristics that exist among individuals from birth.