Question

At a recent networking event, a former colleague from the Andrews Company is talking to you about some bad press her company received. She concludes by saying, "you know it’s silly, there is no such thing as an ‘ethical decision’ anyway since ethics is totally in the eye of the beholder." You’re not sure you agree. Which of the following responses would accurately communicate the nature of an ethical decision?

Select: 1
"I disagree; I think some decisions are more ethical when they do harm."
"I see it differently. Ethical decisions are ones that are both legally and morally defensible according to community or society standards."
"I understand your opinion, but in fact decisions that are based in universal truths are always more ethical."
"Right. Even good people do bad things every once in a while."

Answer 1

Answer:

"I see it differently. Ethical decisions are ones that are both legally and morally defensible according to community or society standards."

Explanation:

Answer 2

We need to provide a response that would accurately communicate the nature of an ethical decision and the correct answer is B.

• The correct way of defining ethics in such a situation would be to say the second option given.
• The statement says I see it differently. Ethical decisions are ones that are legally and morally defensible according to community and society standards.
• It is clear from this statement what an ethical decision would constitute, and is as such clearly defined.
• The other statements do not give clarity on the definition of an ethical decision.
• Therefore, the correct answer is B as explained above.

PROJECT CODE: #SPJ3