PRC-3 · Chapter 6 · Question 42 of 68
To guide managers facing difficult decisions, an ethicist suggests asking three sequential questions: 'Is it legal? Is it according to policy? What will others think?'. This decision-making technique is known as the:
Test yourself: pick an answer
Reveal answer & explanation
Correct answer: B) Mirror test
Explanation
The 'Mirror test' is a self-reflection technique used in ethical decision-making, involving questions about legality, policy, and public perception.
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