Moral intensity is higher when:
A) it takes longer to make an ethical decision.
B) the decision is made by a few people who are highly ethical.
C) there are no clear legal guidelines to guide decision-makers.
D) many people agree the action is ethically good or bad.
E) All of these are correct.

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Moral intensity refers to the degree of moral obligation associated with a particular issue or decision. When many people agree that an action is ethically good or bad, the moral intensity is higher as there is a greater sense of moral obligation to adhere to the shared ethical standards. The other options may impact the difficulty or complexity of an ethical decision, but they do not necessarily increase the moral intensity of the issue.

Moral Intensity Is Higher When