Hypothetical Ethical Dilemma Quiz
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What is the biggest challenge of an ethical dilemma?

It does not offer an obvious solution that would comply with ethical norms.

What is an ethical dilemma?

A problem in the decision-making process between two possible options, neither of which is absolutely acceptable from an ethical perspective.

According to Rushworth Kidder, what are the four types of ethical dilemmas?

Truth vs. loyalty, individual vs. community, short-term vs. long-term, and justice vs. mercy.

What is an example of an ethical dilemma related to truth vs. loyalty?

<p>An employee discovering fraudulent activities in their company and deciding whether to disclose the information.</p> Signup and view all the answers

In what areas of life can one encounter an ethical dilemma?

<p>Personal, social, and professional.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the possible approaches to solve an ethical dilemma?

<p>Refute/deny the paradox, value theory approach, find alternative solutions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some examples of ethical dilemmas?

<p>Taking credit for others’ work, offering a client a worse product for personal profit, utilizing inside knowledge for personal profit.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are ethical dilemmas considered extremely complicated challenges?

<p>They cannot be easily solved.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did philosophers aim to do in the history of humanity regarding ethical dilemmas?

<p>Find solutions to ethical dilemmas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does resolving an ethical dilemma require?

<p>Careful consideration, ethical reasoning, and balancing conflicting interests or principles.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is ethics?

<p>Ethics refers to the principles or moral values that govern an individual's behavior or decisions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a dilemma?

<p>A dilemma refers to a situation in which a person is faced with two or more conflicting choices or options, all of which seem equally challenging or undesirable.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are some ethical considerations?

<p>Some ethical considerations include fairness, justice, honesty, integrity, empathy, and respect for the rights and dignity of others.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Where is ethical behavior applicable?

<p>Ethical behavior is applicable in personal interactions as well as in professional settings, shaping the conduct of individuals and organizations.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do ethical principles provide guidelines for?

<p>Ethical principles provide guidelines for evaluating and determining the rightness or wrongness of actions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

When do dilemmas often arise?

<p>Dilemmas often arise when individuals are torn between two competing values, obligations, or desires, making it challenging to determine the best course of action.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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