The approach to ethical behavior which proposes that actions and plans should be judged by their consequences,thus producing the greatest benefit to society with the least harm or the lowest cost is called
A) individual rights approach.
B) mercantilism approach.
C) utilitarian approach.
D) justice approach.
E) moral imperialism approach.

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The approach described here is the utilitarian approach, which focuses on the consequences of actions and seeks to produce the greatest benefit to society with the least harm or the lowest cost. The other options listed (individual rights approach, justice approach, etc.) do not prioritize consequences in the same way.

The Approach to Ethical Behavior Which Proposes That Actions and Plans