Many Americans define ethical behavior according to the situation in which they find themselves.This suggests that there may be situations where ________ to cheat,steal,or lie.
A)it is absolutely wrong
B)it might be OK
C)business people are expected
D)capitalism forces people

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Many Americans subscribe to the philosophy of situational ethics, which is the belief that ethical behavior is determined by context and circumstances. Therefore, they may believe that cheating, stealing, or lying is acceptable under certain circumstances. This makes option B the most accurate choice. Option A suggests that ethical behavior is always absolute, which may not be true based on situational ethics. Option C makes a broad assumption about business people, and option D incorrectly suggests that capitalism is the sole factor that influences ethical behavior.

Many Americans Define Ethical Behavior According to the Situation in Which