Which of the following statements is an example of ethical formalism?
A) Openness in communications is deemed fundamental.
B) There is no doubt that the standards of morality are flexible.
C) The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the foundation of morals and legislation.
D) The strongest argument for raising the ethics bar boils down to self-interest.
E) Loss of confidence in an organization is the single greatest cost of unethical behavior.

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The statement "Openness in communications is deemed fundamental" is an example of ethical formalism. Formalism is an approach to ethics that affirms an absolute morality.

Which of the Following Statements Is an Example of Ethical