Which of these is an example of an ethical dilemma?
Responses:
a) Sally really wants a new pair of boots that cost $90, but she only has $100 and still needs to pay her phone bill which is $95. Sally finds herself torn between paying her phone bill, which she promised her parents that she would, and buying the latest pair of boots.
b) Sloan is supposed to be studying all night for a health science test that she has tomorrow. When her friend asks her to go to the movies, she finds herself torn between the two choices. She really wants to see the new movie and have fun with her friends, but she isn’t ready for the test tomorrow either.
c) Lewis doesn’t want to tattle but also knows that his roommate was breaking the law. Lewis is a healthcare professional at a local hospital. His roommate is also in the same hospital training to become a healthcare professional. Earlier today, Lewis walked into the pharmacy room and saw his roommate slipping pharmaceuticals into his back pocket, something Lewis knew he wasn’t allowed to be doing. Lewis doesn’t want to tattle but also knows that his roommate was breaking the law.
d) Samuel has been trying to eat healthier lately in an effort to get in better shape. After a long day of work at the hospital, he finds himself stuck in the aisles of the grocery store, wanting to buy a frozen pizza and soda rather than purchase the ingredients to prepare a healthy meal.