According to public relations scholars Shannon Bowen and Don Stacks, a primary weakness of utilitarian ethics is that the person who applies them can use them to ___________.
A) Fail to see the pros and cons of a particular decision
B) Sanction spending money on the wrong projects
C) Justify decisions that favor good personal outcomes, not good outcomes for the public interest
D) Bend the rules to accomplish ulterior motives

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Utilitarian ethics focus on the greatest good for the greatest number, but a primary weakness is that it can be used to justify decisions that favor the decision-maker's personal outcomes rather than what's best for the public interest.

According to Public Relations Scholars Shannon Bowen and Don Stacks