Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma?

A) Martha, who had filed in her personal details that she was an American, is hired as a receptionist despite some of her co-workers apprehension about her racial identity.
B) Wanda, an employee at a real estate firm, files a sexual harassment case against her manager despite his repeated apologies.
C) Steward, an engineer, gives his office laptop to his daughter as a birthday gift.
D) Vince, a government employee, knows that he should not accept bribes, but is tempted to take the money to save a sick kid.
E) Clara fires half of her employees so as to decrease the cost of inputs of her company.

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Carlos Ernesto · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : D, Explanation :  Vince is faced with an ethical dilemma because he knows he shouldn't accept a bribe, but is tempted to do so to save a sick child. This decision could potentially compromise his integrity and violate his moral code. This is an ethical dilemma because he must choose between two conflicting values or responsibilities. The other answer choices do not represent clear ethical dilemmas.

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