Deck 1: Ethical Theory and Business Practice

Question 1

Which ethical theory has at its core the idea of respect for persons a. Kantian Ethics b. Moral Relativism c. Utilitarianism d. Rights theory

Answer 1

A

Question 2

Human rights are essentially the same as legal rights.

Answer 2

False

Question 3

According to the section "Morality and Law", A company's behavior in another country, while deemed illegal, may not necessarily be considered unethical.

Answer 3

True

Question 4

Issues of comparing the value of an increase in oil supply, jobs, and consumer purchasing power with the value of wildlife preservation and protection is an example of the measurement critique of utilitarianism.

Question 5

Which of the following is not a feature of the moral point of view. a. It is universal b. It is impartial c. It is fundamental d. It is rational

Question 6

Morality, or ethics, is essentially the same as prudence.

Question 7

Most of the theories discussed in this chapter are highly incompatible and should not be considered jointly.

Question 8

Virtue ethics is fundamentally incompatible with Kantian ethics.

Question 9

Virtue ethics emphasizes character over other ethical considerations such as duty or consequences.

Question 10

Disagreements between two parties regarding ethical issues is often attributable to different judgments rather than different underlying moral principles.

Question 11

Morality, or ethics, is essentially the same as the law.

Question 12

Moral philosophy, although a very young tradition of roughly 200 years, has been an integral part of business curriculum for as many years.

Question 13

Psychological egoism is which of the following views a. The view that people do act in their own perceived self-interest in all situations. b. The view that people should act in their own perceived self-interest. c. The view that not everyone has to act in their own self-interest. d. None of the above.

Question 14

Which of the following methods can resolve moral disagreements a. Making sure one's facts are right. b. Obtaining definitional clarity of the issues. c. Using reasoned analysis of arguments and positions d. All of the above

Question 15

A pluralistic utilitarian believes that any act that maximizes pleasure is right.

Question 16

The view that morally correct action should promote overall welfare for society is known as Kantian ethics.

Question 17

A person who uses confidential information obtained at work to enhance his or her own self-interest is acting primarily according to which ethical theory a. Kantian ethics b. Egoism c. Utilitarianism d. Rights theory

Question 18

In the case, "Should Everything Be For Sale " the students identify a primary drawback of selling organs as the donors' health deterioration after the operation.

Question 19

The view that different societies have fundamentally different conceptions of right and wrong is known as common morality.

Question 20

Writers in business ethics concern themselves not just with the justness of results but also with the procedures toward that result.

Question 21

Describe Kant's principle of universalizability.

Question 22

Evaluate Rajiv's employer in the case "The Training Program" from both a utilitarian and Kantian ethics perspective. How do both moral theories see the company's actions thus far and what response from Rajiv would each theory expect

Question 23

Name the three approaches to the study of morality and ethical theory.

Question 24

What is the moral point of view and why is it regarded as important.Defend or criticize the view that business people must operate from the moral point of view.

Question 25

Differentiate between positive and negative obligations as defined by Rights theories.

Question 26

What are the main features of Kantian ethics.What are the main features of utilitarian ethics. Which view do you find most persuasive.Why

Question 27

Each of the theories in this chapter includes certain common features that may be characterized as the correct attitude to take in ethics. This attitude is rational, ______, and impartial.

Question 28

Explain the critiques of rights theories, virtue theories, and common morality theories to examine how one might refute the principles of each ethical theory.

Question 29

Morality sometimes finds itself at odds with notions of business prudence and with the law. Explain first how ethics and prudence do not always coincide in business and second how often the law and ethics do not coincide.

Question 30

A person who believes in a broad range of things or states that are intrinsically good is known as a ______.