StaticX Inc. was thinking about discontinuing the health and fitness programs offered to its employees. This was because the company wanted to cut its costs. However, the company dropped the decision because most of its employees were benefiting from the programs and discontinuing them would have very adverse effects on the employees. Which principle best describes the decision made by StaticX Inc.?
A)Principle of longterm selfinterest
B)Principle of utilitarian benefits
C)Principle of individual rights
D)Principle of distributive justice
E)Principle of government requirement

Question

StaticX Inc. was thinking about discontinuing the health and fitness programs offered to its employees. This was because the company wanted to cut its costs. However, the company dropped the decision because most of its employees were benefiting from the programs and discontinuing them would have very adverse effects on the employees. Which principle best describes the decision made by StaticX Inc.?
A)Principle of long­term self­interest
B)Principle of utilitarian benefits
C)Principle of individual rights
D)Principle of distributive justice
E)Principle of government requirement

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The principle of utilitarian benefits encourages decision makers to choose actions that result in the greatest overall benefits for the majority of people involved. In this case, the decision to continue the health and fitness programs benefits the majority of employees, which aligns with the principle of utilitarian benefits. The other principles, such as individual rights or distributive justice, may not necessarily align with the decision made by the company.