The difference between ethics and morals is that ethics
a. is more concerned with the "why" of behavior.
b. provides a framework for evaluation of the behavior.
c. is broader in scope than morals.
d. concentrates on the right or wrong behavior based on religion and culture values.
A
Ethics are concerned with the basis of the action rather than whether the action is right or wrong, good or bad.
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