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2. Various ethical decision-making models have been developed to assist in sound ethical decision making. Ethical decision making involves consideration of the three aspects of moral theory namely fundamental principles and rules or rights and duties; means, methods and the role of the agent; and ends or consequences.
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Discuss two (2) of the three aspects of moral theory identified.
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