alleryStart learning →What does the feelings test examine?
AWhether colleagues approve of the chosen action
BYour comfort level with a particular decision
CWhether the decision raises the profit of the firm
DHow quickly the decision can be put into effect
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: B. Your comfort level with a particular decision
1. The feelings test asks how the decision makes you feel.
2. It enables you to examine your comfort level with a particular decision.
3. Many people still experience discomfort after deciding, which can show up as a loss of sleep or appetite.
4. Those feelings of conscience can serve as a future guide in resolving ethical dilemmas.
_Source: OpenStax Introduction to Business (CC BY 4.0), Ch 2 "Making Ethical Decisions and Managing a Socially Responsible Business", section 2.2 The Feelings Test_
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