A large company is about to lay off several people due to a struggling economy. The company must make some difficult decisions about laying off older workers who cost the company more money, or laying off the younger workers who cost the company less money but have the technical skills the company will ultimately need. The company is faced with a(n):
A) Ethical misfortune
B) Social responsibility
C) Ethical dilemma
D) Legal responsibility
E) Unfortunate dilemma

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The situation described involves a moral conflict where the company must choose between two difficult options, each with significant ethical implications, thus constituting an ethical dilemma.

A Large Company Is About to Lay Off Several People