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Moral agency refers to the capacity of an individual to make independent moral judgments and be responsible for their ethical choices. This involves: - Having the ability to distinguish between right and wrong - Being capable of making voluntary, intentional ethical decisions - Being accountable for the consequences of those decisions

A. Organizations are responsible for the ethical choices of their employees. - This suggests collective responsibility - Does NOT emphasize individual moral decision-making - Incorrect definition of moral agency B. People should follow the ethical rules of their organization. - This implies external constraint, not personal moral reasoning - Suggests compliance rather than independent ethical thinking - Contradicts the core concept of moral agency C. People have freedom to make choices about right and wrong. - Directly aligns with the definition of moral agency - Emphasizes individual autonomy in ethical decision-making - Highlights personal responsibility and independent moral reasoning D. Communities should be responsible for the collective choices of all individuals involved in the community. - Focuses on collective responsibility - Does not capture the individual's capacity for moral reasoning - Dilutes personal moral accountability

The option that best describes moral agency is C: People have freedom to make choices about right and wrong.