Question 1

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-The rights of a minority group can easily be sacrificed for the benefit of the majority (for example, slavery in the United States).
A)Deontological approach
B)Teleological approach
C)Virtue ethics approach

Accepted Answer

The teleological approach, also known as consequentialism, focuses on the outcome or consequences of an action. In the case of sacrificing the rights of a minority group for the benefit of the majority, a teleological approach would argue that such sacrifice is justified if it leads to the greatest happiness or overall good for the greatest number of people. This approach could justify actions such as slavery in the United States as long as it resulted in economic growth and prosperity for the majority. However, the weakness of this approach is that it can lead to moral relativism and the justification of harmful actions if they result in desirable outcomes.

Question 2

Discuss the disclosure rule and the ethical role model rule. When might the disclosure rule be most helpful? When might the role model rule be most helpful?

Accepted Answer

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Question 3

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-A major challenge is deciding which duty, obligation, right, or principle takes precedence.
A)Deontological approach
B)Teleological approach
C)Virtue ethics approach

Accepted Answer

The deontological approach focuses on the adherence to duty, obligation, or rules, regardless of the outcome. This approach often faces challenges in situations where there are conflicting duties or obligations, making it difficult to decide which one should take precedence.

Question 4

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-This approach that stresses community standards is limited in business because in many areas of business there is limited agreement about what the standards are.
A)Deontological approach
B)Teleological approach
C)Virtue ethics approach

Accepted Answer

The virtue ethics approach emphasizes the importance of developing good character traits and aligning those with decisions and actions. It also emphasizes the importance of community standards and values. However, one of its weaknesses is that in business there is often limited agreement on what those standards and values should be. The deontological approach focuses on adhering to moral rules and duties, while the teleological approach focuses on the outcome or consequences of actions. While these approaches also have limitations in business, they do not specifically address the issue of limited agreement on community standards.

Question 5

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-Focuses on the integrity of the moral actor.
A)Deontological approach
B)Teleological (or Consequential) approach
C)Virtue ethics approach

Accepted Answer

Virtue ethics focuses on the character and virtues of the moral actor, emphasizing the integrity and moral character of the individual making the decision, rather than the consequences of the action (teleological) or adherence to rules (deontological).

Question 6

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-Being able to see the situation through others' eyes is a key moral reasoning skill.
A)Step one: gather the facts
B)Step two: define the ethical issues
C)Step three: identify the affected parties (the stakeholders)
D)Step four: identify the consequences
E)Step five: identify the obligations
F)Step six: consider your character and integrity
G)Step seven: think creatively about potential actions
H)Step eight: check your gut

Accepted Answer

Identifying the affected parties (the stakeholders) is directly related to the ability to see the situation through others' eyes, as it involves considering the perspectives and interests of all involved.

Question 7

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-For example, followers of this approach would rely on Western biblical tradition or moral intuition for guidance.
A)Deontological approach
B)Teleological (or Consequential) approach
C)Virtue ethics approach

Accepted Answer

The deontological approach focuses on the inherent rightness or wrongness of actions, often relying on moral rules or duties. Western biblical tradition and moral intuition align with this approach because they emphasize adherence to moral laws or commandments, rather than the consequences of actions.

Question 8

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-The______________ approach best known as consequentialist theory is Utilitarianism.
A)Deontological approach
B)Teleological (or Consequential) approach
C)Virtue ethics approach

Accepted Answer

The teleological (or consequential) approach is best known as Utilitarianism, which considers the consequences of actions and seeks to produce the greatest overall good. The deontological approach emphasizes following moral rules and duties independent of their consequences, while the virtue ethics approach emphasizes the cultivation of virtuous character traits.

Question 9

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-It is difficult to obtain the information required to evaluate all of the consequences for all indirect and direct stakeholders.
A)Deontological approach
B)Teleological approach
C)Virtue ethics approach

Accepted Answer

The teleological approach focuses on the consequences of an action, which is particularly useful when evaluating the impact on stakeholders. However, it can be challenging to obtain all the necessary information to evaluate every consequence. Deontological approach focuses on the moral duty of an action, which may not take into account the potential consequences for stakeholders, and virtue ethics approach focuses on the character and motives of the individual, which may not adequately address the impact on stakeholders.

Question 10

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-________ Or put another way, "Do your homework!"
A)Step one: gather the facts
B)Step two: define the ethical issues
C)Step three: identify the affected parties (the stakeholders)
D)Step four: identify the consequences
E)Step five: identify the obligations
F)Step six: consider your character and integrity
G)Step seven: think creatively about potential actions
H)Step eight: check your gut

Accepted Answer

Step one: gather the facts is the first step in the matching approach.

Question 11

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-A philosophical tradition that began with Aristotle and primarily considers the actor's character, motivations, and intentions.
A)Deontological approach
B)Teleological (or Consequential) approach
C)Virtue ethics approach

Accepted Answer

Virtue ethics focuses on the character, motivations, and intentions of the actor, aligning with the philosophical tradition initiated by Aristotle. This approach emphasizes the virtues or moral character of the person carrying out actions, rather than the consequences of the actions themselves (teleological) or the adherence to a set of rules (deontological).

Question 12

Which of these is the final step in the sound ethical decision making in business?
A) Define the ethical issues
B) Gather the facts
C) Identify the affected parties
D) Check your gut

Accepted Answer

Checking your gut is not the final step in sound ethical decision making. The final step is to choose and implement the best ethical decision.

Question 13

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-An individual's principles may be in conflict with what is best and causes the least amount of harm to another individual. For example, an individual who believes that he or she should not lie would be conflicted about telling the Nazi's he or she is hiding Jews in the basement.
A)Deontological approach
B)Teleological approach
C)Virtue ethics approach

Accepted Answer

The deontological approach focuses on duty and moral rules, regardless of the consequences. In this scenario, an individual who believes in not lying would adhere to this moral rule regardless of who is asking or what the consequences may be.

Question 14

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-In which step you ask yourself what a person of integrity would do in this situation. In attempting to answer this question, you may find it useful to identify the relevant moral community and consider what that community would advise.
A)Step one: gather the facts
B)Step two: define the ethical issues
C)Step three: identify the affected parties (the stakeholders)
D)Step four: identify the consequences
E)Step five: identify the obligations
F)Step six: consider your character and integrity
G)Step seven: think creatively about potential actions
H)Step eight: check your gut

Accepted Answer

This step is the matching approach, which involves considering what a person of integrity would do in the given situation. However, a weakness of this approach is that it can be subjective and based on personal values and beliefs, rather than objective ethical principles.

Question 15

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-Focuses on doing what is "right" based on broad, absolute and universal moral principles or values
A)Deontological approach
B)Teleological (or Consequential) approach
C)Virtue ethics approach

Accepted Answer

The deontological approach focuses on doing what is "right" based on broad, absolute, and universal moral principles or values, regardless of the outcomes.

Question 16

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-Focuses on the results or consequences of the decision or action.
A)Deontological approach
B)Teleological (or Consequential) approach
C)Virtue ethics approach

Accepted Answer

The teleological (or consequential) approach focuses on the results or consequences of the decision or action, which makes it the best choice for this description.

Question 17

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-"What kind of world would this be if everyone behaved this way or made this kind of decision in this type of situation?"
A)Deontological approach
B)Teleological (or Consequential) approach
C)Virtue ethics approach

Accepted Answer

This question reflects a deontological approach, which focuses on the adherence to duty or rules, regardless of the outcome. It emphasizes the importance of the rightness or wrongness of actions themselves, as opposed to the results of those actions.

Question 18

You are working with an important vendor who has offered you a "sweet" deal. However, the vendor has made it clear that he wants a decision now and your internal warning system (i.e. your gut) is telling you that this deal might be an ethical dilemma. Using what you have learned from this chapter, briefly describe how you should proceed. Will you answer him now? How will you think about the "dilemma" and respond to the vendor?

Accepted Answer

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Question 19

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-In business, it's also extremely important to think about the potential symbolic consequences of an action. Every decision and action sends a message; it stands for something. What message will a particular decision or action send? What will it mean if it is misunderstood?
A)Step one: gather the facts
B)Step two: define the ethical issues
C)Step three: identify the affected parties (the stakeholders)
D)Step four: identify the consequences
E)Step five: identify the obligations
F)Step six: consider your character and integrity
G)Step seven: think creatively about potential actions
H)Step eight: check your gut

Accepted Answer

G  Step four's weakness is that it may not fully account for symbolic consequences, focusing more on tangible outcomes. Step seven's weakness is that creative thinking might overlook the symbolic implications of actions.

Question 20

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-We can't always say exactly why we're uncomfortable in a situation, but years of socialization have likely made us sensitive to situations where something just doesn't feel quite right.
A)Step one: gather the facts
B)Step two: define the ethical issues
C)Step three: identify the affected parties (the stakeholders)
D)Step four: identify the consequences
E)Step five: identify the obligations
F)Step six: consider your character and integrity
G)Step seven: think creatively about potential actions
H)Step eight: check your gut

Accepted Answer

The weakness mentioned in the prompt is that sometimes we can't always explain why we feel uncomfortable in a situation. In such cases, it's important to trust our gut instinct and consider it as a factor in making ethical decisions. This aligns with Step eight, which suggests checking your gut, making it the best choice.

Quiz 2: Deciding Whats Right: a Prescriptive Approach

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -The rights of a minority group can easily be sacrificed for the benefit of the majority (for example, slavery in the United States) .

Discuss the disclosure rule and the ethical role model rule. When might the disclosure rule be most helpful? When might the role model rule be most helpful?

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -A major challenge is deciding which duty, obligation, right, or principle takes precedence.

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -This approach that stresses community standards is limited in business because in many areas of business there is limited agreement about what the standards are.

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -Focuses on the integrity of the moral actor.

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -Being able to see the situation through others' eyes is a key moral reasoning skill.

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -For example, followers of this approach would rely on Western biblical tradition or moral intuition for guidance.

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -The______________ approach best known as consequentialist theory is Utilitarianism.

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -It is difficult to obtain the information required to evaluate all of the consequences for all indirect and direct stakeholders.

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -________ Or put another way, "Do your homework!"

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -A philosophical tradition that began with Aristotle and primarily considers the actor's character, motivations, and intentions.

Which of these is the final step in the sound ethical decision making in business?

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -Focuses on doing what is "right" based on broad, absolute and universal moral principles or values

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -Focuses on the results or consequences of the decision or action.

Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -"What kind of world would this be if everyone behaved this way or made this kind of decision in this type of situation?"

Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -We can't always say exactly why we're uncomfortable in a situation, but years of socialization have likely made us sensitive to situations where something just doesn't feel quite right.