Question

Justin is a sales executive at a manufacturing company. One of his clients who purchases products from him at a higher price than that quoted by competitors is facing financial problems. Since Justin's promotion depends on his achieving the sales target, he cannot decide whether he should inform his client about the lower prices its competitors are paying. Justin is facing a situation known as ________.
A. effectuation
B. social loafing
C. cognitive resonance
D. ethical dilemma.

Answer 1

Answer:

The correct answer is option D.

Explanation:

An ethical dilemma can be defined as a situation in the decision-making process in which whatever decision is chosen some ethical principle is being compromised.  

Out of two moral choices, neither one is unambiguously preferable or acceptable. The situation becomes complex as choosing one alternative will lead to transgression of another.