The Ethical Decision-Making Process Begins

question 49

Multiple Choice

The ethical decision-making process begins

• A)with a conflict of interest.
• B)when an individual experiences a conflict between his or her values and those of his or her firm.
• C)when stakeholders trigger ethical issue awareness and individuals openly discuss it with others.
• D)with a conflict in values.
• E)when an individual experiences a conflict between his or her values and those of society.

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Definitions:

Implicit Motives

Unconscious desires, aspirations, or needs that influence one's behaviors and attitudes.

Repression

A defense mechanism where distressing thoughts, memories, or feelings are kept out of conscious awareness.

Traumatic Events

Situations or occurrences that cause physical, emotional, or psychological distress or harm.

Repressing

The unconscious process of excluding thoughts and feelings from consciousness, often as a defense mechanism against traumatic or unwanted memories.