The three criteria for making ethical decisions are ________.
A) utilitarianism, creativity, and rights
B) historical precedents, rights, and utilitarianism
C) rewards, regulations, and time orientation
D) utilitarianism, rights, and justice
E) historical precedents, reward, and justice

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Utilitarianism focuses on maximizing the overall happiness or benefit for the greatest number of people, while rights and justice ensure that individuals' basic rights are respected and that actions are fair and impartial. These three criteria provide a comprehensive approach to ethical decision-making that balances the needs of the many with the rights of the few. Rewards, regulations, historical precedents, creativity and time orientation can also be relevant factors, but they do not form the core criteria for ethical decision-making.

The Three Criteria for Making Ethical Decisions Are ________