Amanda Albertson and "Durable Doors"
Amanda is a small business owner of "Durable Doors", a manufacturer and installer of garage doors, based in the northeast. Amanda has built the business working very hard in the community. She has earned the reputation as a reliable, trustworthy business owner with solid garage doors. However, given the soft economic conditions with higher gasoline and wood prices, Amanda faces a tough situation. If she continues with her quality standard, she will lose money, but if she inserts panels of mixed lower quality wood she can remain profitable.

-The situation that Amanda faces can be described as a(n)
A)mutuality.
B)ethical dilemma.
C)decadence.
D)discourse ethic.

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Amanda Albertson and "Durable Doors"
Amanda is a small business owner of "Durable Doors", a manufacturer and installer of garage doors, based in the northeast. Amanda has built the business working very hard in the community. She has earned the reputation as a reliable, trustworthy business owner with solid garage doors. However, given the soft economic conditions with higher gasoline and wood prices, Amanda faces a tough situation. If she continues with her quality standard, she will lose money, but if she inserts panels of mixed lower quality wood she can remain profitable.

-The situation that Amanda faces can be described as a(n)
A)mutuality.
B)ethical dilemma.
C)decadence.
D)discourse ethic.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Amanda is faced with a moral dilemma, as she has to decide whether to follow her employer's instructions to alter her research findings or to remain true to her ethical obligations. This is an ethical dilemma, where there are competing ethical obligations, and a decision must be made that will have consequences for all parties involved.