The Golden Rule ethical test states that _____.
A) you should take only actions that would be viewed as proper by an objective panel of your professional colleagues
B) you would, regardless of the circumstances, always view certain acts or decisions as unethical and others as ethical
C) you should act in a way you would want others to act toward you
D) you would examine the expected outcome of an act, and if it creates more good than bad, then the act is ethical
E) an act is ethical if you would feel comfortable explaining it on television

Question

The Golden Rule ethical test states that _____.
A) you should take only actions that would be viewed as proper by an objective panel of your professional colleagues 
B) you would, regardless of the circumstances, always view certain acts or decisions as unethical and others as ethical 
C) you should act in a way you would want others to act toward you 
D) you would examine the expected outcome of an act, and if it creates more good than bad, then the act is ethical 
E) an act is ethical if you would feel comfortable explaining it on television

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The Golden Rule ethical test states that you should act in a way you would want others to act toward you. This means treating others with the same respect and consideration that you would want for yourself.

The Golden Rule Ethical Test States That _____