Which of the following could be used as a rationalization or justification for behaving unethically?
A. Argue that while a rule was violated, the situation along with the amount of good accomplished overshadowed the small amount of harm; that is, the end justifies the means.
B. State that the action is not unethical since the action harmed no one or no foul was
called or penalty assessed.
C. Try to make it seem that the unethical action is really ethical, such as by claiming
there is no rule against it, no one will ever know, or everyone else does it.
D. All of the above can be used as rationalizations or justifications.
E. Only B and C could be used as rationalizations or justifications.
D. All of the above can be used as rationalizations or justifications.
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