Barrie has decided to evaluate a decision he has made on the basis of the ethical norm of caring. Which of the following questions does he need to ask?
A) Does the decision optimize the satisfaction of all constituencies?
B) Is the decision consistent with what we regard as fair?
C) Does the decision respect the rights of the individuals involved?
D) Is the decision consistent with people's responsibilities to each other?
E) How much will the decision cost if it is wrong?

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The ethical norm of caring requires individuals to consider their responsibilities to others and to act in a way that respects those responsibilities. Therefore, the question that Barrie needs to ask in order to evaluate his decision on this basis is whether the decision is consistent with people's responsibilities to each other.

Barrie Has Decided to Evaluate a Decision He Has Made