Three guidelines to follow when deciding on a course of action related to an ethical dilemma are
A) discuss the issue with an expert, read research on the subject, and investigate current public laws.
B) collect the facts, ask yourself what would happen if everyone behaved in this way, and discuss concerns with an authority.
C) present the issue to the ethics committee, ask others what they would want in this situation, and list possible courses of action.
D) make a list of possible solutions, test the solutions, and revise the decision based on results.
B
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1. International Red Cross 2. Pathfinder Fund 3. Nestlé 4. Johnson & Johnson
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