Krogstand and Robertson described three principles of ethical decision making, which include all of the following except: a. the caring principle. b. the utilitarian principle. c. the imperative principle. d. the generalization principle.

a. the caring principle.

Explanation:

The three principles of ethical decision described by Krogstand and Robertson are the: utilitarian principle, imperative principle and generalization principle.

Utilitarian principle: this principle emphasizes that decision should be make based on consequences of action. Hence decision should be made to favor the greatest number.

Imperative principle:This principle emphasizes that a decision maker should make decision based on laid down rules.

Generalization principle: This principle emphasizes that decisions should be made putting in consideration everyone.

THE 'CARING PRINCIPLE'

Explanation: Krogstand and Robertson described the princiles of ethical decision making in the paper Moral Principles for Ethical Conduct.  In making ethical decisions,

Utilitarian principle: this principle advises that decisions should be make based on the results of action.

Imperative principle:This principle illustrates that a decision maker should make decision based on rules and regulation that are already put in place.

Generalization principle: This principle illustrates that decisions should be made from inductive reasoning of general principles