Question

Ethical dilemma ethical lapse

Answer 1

Answer:

An ethical lapse is a mistake or error in judgement that produces a harmful outcome (Roslyn Frenz, n.d., para. ... Otherwise there are grave consequences for such ethical lapses and could result in widespread harm to the company and to the society at large.

In both situations presented, I believe them to be ethical dilemmas. An ethical dilemma is considered to be a problem between two possibilities that are not acceptable or preferable. Making a choice between the two would result in hurting the other. Employing the child is wrong because of labor laws, but the child is able to provide for themselves because of it. Taking away the employment would make the child homeless and hungry. The second scenario is also a dilemma because you run the risks of loosing profits if you do things the correct way. Neither choice would result in a preferable outcome. Doing the right thing sometimes comes with a price.

Explanation:

Examples of ethical lapses include business-related misconduct such as fraud, bribery, insider trading, and environmental disasters involving negligence or recklessness. They also include personal ethical misconduct, such as inflated résumés and sexual indiscretions.