A situation that arises when all alternative choices or behaviors have been deemed undesirable because of the potentially negative ethical consequences, making it difficult to distinguish right from wrong, is considered _____.
A)a moral ambiguity
B)a social responsibility
C)an ethical dilemma
D)an ethical standard
E)discretionary responsibility

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An ethical dilemma is a situation where all choices have negative ethical consequences, making it unclear what the correct choice is. It can be challenging to distinguish right from wrong because all options have drawbacks. Therefore, the best choice in an ethical dilemma is to evaluate all available alternatives carefully and consider the ethical implications of each. Ultimately, the choice that adheres to ethical principles and values should be made.

A Situation That Arises When All Alternative Choices or Behaviors