Pierre takes a utilitarian viewpoint of ethics. He will therefore judge a business decision to be ethical so long as
A) more good than bad results from the decision.
B) everybody is treated fairly.
C) certain rights are not violated.
D) he has good character and integrity.

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A utilitarian viewpoint of ethics judges the morality of an action based on its overall impact on the greatest amount of people. Therefore, Pierre would judge a business decision to be ethical as long as it results in more good than bad for the stakeholders affected by the decision.

Pierre Takes a Utilitarian Viewpoint of Ethics