When Faced with an Ethical Dilemma, Spotlight Questions Are Used

question 116

Multiple Choice

When faced with an ethical dilemma, spotlight questions are used to test possible decisions for:

• A) the risk of public disclosure.
• B) potential harm to self.
• C) the risk to job security.
• D) potential harm to others.
• E) possible legal implications.

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Definitions:

Rights Theory

A set of philosophical principles focusing on the inherent rights of individuals, including moral, legal, and social claims.

Non Sequitur

A statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement or conversation, often resulting in a logical fallacy.

Circular Reasoning

A logical fallacy where the conclusion of an argument is assumed in one of the premises, without real proof.

Bandwagon Fallacy

A logical fallacy that suggests something is true or good solely because it is popular or everyone else is doing it.