Joshua, a manager, is considering having to lay off Tom, because Tom's skills no longer match the company's needs in the face of a changing marketplace. Tom is a popular employee who participates in many office social gatherings and company-sponsored charitable events. Joshua knows that letting Tom go would have a huge negative impact on the other employees and that there would likely be unintended consequences of his decision. In the context of making an ethical decision, this stage is known as moral

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This stage is known as moral awareness, which involves recognizing that a situation contains an ethical issue that requires consideration of how actions affect others. Joshua is aware of the ethical implications of laying off Tom, including the impact on other employees and the broader consequences of his decision.

Joshua, a Manager, Is Considering Having to Lay Off Tom