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Ethical decision-making process

publish date: 2026/05/28 07:21:49.029087 UTC

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The diagram shows a simplified ethical decision‑making process used by engineers.

What does the final step represent?

Choosing the fastest option

Taking ethical action based on the analysis

Delegating responsibility to someone else

Ignoring the issue

Correct Answer

Taking ethical action based on the analysis

Explanation

Ethical decision‑making requires not only identifying and analyzing issues but also acting responsibly to prevent harm and uphold professional standards.

Reference

Software Engineering Ethics — Sommerville

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