If alternatives are not explored when making an ethical decision,there is a risk that:

A) the decision maker will stop the project with no plans to resume.
B) the decision maker will move forward with the decision.
C) the best course of action was not chosen because it was not considered.
D) the best course of action was not chosen because the decision maker already knew what he wanted to do.

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Veronica Rogers · Accepted Answer

Final Answer : C, Explanation :  A decision maker must be thorough in listing the alternative courses of actions.For many of us,the temptation is to conclude that there are only two options: to do something or not to do something.It is important to consider all reasonable alternatives.If you do not,you increase the risk that the best course of action was not chosen only because it was not considered.

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