Even when a particular situation seems to have a clear-cut guiding principle, one often finds a contrary principle of equal merit and this is referred to as a(n) _____.
A) trade-off problem
B) legal recourse
C) ethical lapse
D) no-fault situation

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A trade-off problem occurs when there are two or more guiding principles that seem to be equal in merit, but they conflict with each other. The decision-maker must weigh the pros and cons of each principle and decide which one to prioritize. Legal recourse, ethical lapses, and no-fault situations do not necessarily involve conflicting guiding principles.

Even When a Particular Situation Seems to Have a Clear-Cut