Exam 2: Ethical Decision Making: Personal and Professional Contexts

Putting ethics into practice requires not simply decision making,but _____ decision making.

The best environment for high quality ethical decision making involves "thin air thinking."

When making a decision,selecting the alternative that meets the minimum decision criteria is selected is known as _____.

Which of the following explains the term "satisficing"?

When faced with a situation that suggests two clear alternative ways forward,we often consider only those two clear paths,missing the fact that other alternatives might be possible.Considering limited alternatives is a stumbling block to responsible action that can be categorized as a(n)_____.

How does a business decision become an ethical one?

Some writers have called the inability to recognize ethical issues while dealing with the financial aspect of business decisions _____.

Jim resides close to Bunton Steel Co. ,a steel factory.The company has recently implemented changes to its pollution control policy that has adversely affected Jim and his family.This makes Jim a(n)_____ in the company's pollution control policy.

Ethical decisions cannot be made on economic grounds.

Missing a highway turn-off as a result of speaking on a cell phone while driving is an example of _____.

What is the test for ethical legitimacy in philosophical ethics?

In an ethical decision-making process,creativity in identifying options is called "_____."

Which of the following elements is important not only to consider the obvious options with regard to a particular dilemma,but also the much more subtle ones that might not be evident at first glance?

Outline the thought process of responsible persons comparing and weighing alternatives while considering the effects of a decision on their own integrity and character.

Elaborate on the concept of perceptual differences in ethics.

A critical element of comparing and weighing the alternatives is the consideration of ways to mitigate,minimize,or compensate for any possible harmful consequences.

Identify the step of the ethical decision-making process that involves predicting the likely,foreseeable,and the possible consequences to all the relevant stakeholders.

The first step in the ethical decision-making process,when an individual is not presented with an issue from the start,is _____.

In the ethical decision-making process,creativity in identifying options is also known as _____.

The failure of decision makers to notice gradual variations over time is known as _____.