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What primarily distinguishes a moral dilemma from a false dilemma?
What primarily distinguishes a moral dilemma from a false dilemma?
- A moral dilemma involves two alternatives with equal moral weight. (correct)
- A false dilemma offers equally compelling choices.
- A false dilemma arises when both options are good.
- A moral dilemma involves choosing between a right and a wrong.
Which scenario best represents a real dilemma?
Which scenario best represents a real dilemma?
- Deciding whether to tell the truth or lie to avoid punishment.
- Choosing between honesty and the desire to protect someone's feelings.
- Selecting between two equally harmful actions with moral duties on both sides. (correct)
- Opting between following the law or bending the law to help someone in need.
In what way do false dilemmas mislead decision-makers?
In what way do false dilemmas mislead decision-makers?
- They present only negative outcomes.
- They obscure the existence of a third option. (correct)
- They inherently lack moral implications.
- They assume a binary choice is always virtuous.
What characterizes the choices presented in a moral dilemma?
What characterizes the choices presented in a moral dilemma?
Which statement about moral dilemmas is accurate?
Which statement about moral dilemmas is accurate?
What is a key characteristic of an organizational dilemma?
What is a key characteristic of an organizational dilemma?
Which type of dilemma can potentially affect community and societal structures?
Which type of dilemma can potentially affect community and societal structures?
In what way does an individual dilemma differ from structural dilemmas?
In what way does an individual dilemma differ from structural dilemmas?
Which statement best describes a structural dilemma?
Which statement best describes a structural dilemma?
What distinguishes organizational dilemmas from individual dilemmas?
What distinguishes organizational dilemmas from individual dilemmas?
Study Notes
Moral Dilemmas
- A moral dilemma involves choosing between two equally weighted alternatives, both classified as good or evil.
- An agent faces the challenge of selecting one option while being unable to pursue both.
Real Dilemmas
- Real dilemmas present a conflict of moral values or duties that hold similar importance.
- The decision-making involves choosing between two approximately equal wrongs.
False Dilemmas
- False dilemmas occur when a decision-maker feels obligated to choose one course of action but is inclined or pressured to choose another.
- In this scenario, the alternatives contrast a right choice against a wrong one.
Individual Dilemma
- Arises when a person must choose between two important personal values.
- Involves subjective evaluation of what holds greater significance to the individual.
Organizational Dilemma
- Faced by institutions, businesses, or organizations during decision-making processes.
- Affects multiple individuals, including both internal team members and external stakeholders.
- Decisions made can have widespread implications, impacting relationships and outcomes within the organization.
Structural Dilemma
- Influences networks of institutions and operative frameworks, such as universal care, juvenile laws, and immigration policies.
- Unlike organizational dilemmas, structural dilemmas can affect entire communities or even societies.
- Emphasizes the interconnectedness of institutions and their policies, highlighting broader societal impacts.
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Explore the complexities of moral dilemmas through this quiz. Learn about real dilemmas, false dilemmas, and the nuances of making ethical decisions. Challenge your understanding of competing moral values and duties.
