Madison, a Manager, Is Considering Having to Lay Off Roy

Multiple Choice

Madison, a manager, is considering having to lay off Roy, because Roy's skills do not match the company's needs in a changing marketplace. Roy is a popular employee, and Madison knows that laying off Roy will have a negative impact on the morale of other employees, among other ethical implications. In the context of making an ethical decision, this stage is known as moral

A) certainty.
B) ability.
C) awareness.
D) judgment.
E) characterization.