The difference between an ethical dilemma and an ethical lapse is that with the dilemma the issue is thought about and the ethical side comes into play when making a decision about the dilemma.
You may have an ethical lapse after thinking about the ethical dilemma and still go ahead and have a lapse. You may decide that this is the wrong thing to do and revert back to your old ways immediately.
- Ethical dilemma
You may have an ethical lapse after thinking about the ethical dilemma and still go ahead and have a lapse. You may decide that this is the wrong thing to do and revert back to your old ways immediately.
- Ethical lapse
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