VW discovered that its engineers had developed a software program that allowed some of its car models to run without emissions controls except when the cars were undergoing emissions testing.The company goal was to reduce emissions and maintain fuel efficiency.The falsification of emissions data is a federal crime.Which of the following ethical resolution models would have helped VW employees analyze their conduct better as they were developing this software?

Question

​VW discovered that its engineers had developed a software program that allowed some of its car models to run without emissions controls except when the cars were undergoing emissions testing.The company goal was to reduce emissions and maintain fuel efficiency.The falsification of emissions data is a federal crime.Which of the following ethical resolution models would have helped VW employees analyze their conduct better as they were developing this software?

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The Blanchard/Peale model emphasizes asking three questions before making a decision: "Is it legal?", "Is it balanced?", and "How will it make me feel about myself?" This model would have helped VW employees analyze their decision to develop a software program that falsified emissions data by examining the legality and ethical balance of the decision.

​VW Discovered That Its Engineers Had Developed a Software Program

VW Discovered That Its Engineers Had Developed a Software Program