A consumer advocacy group is critical of ads by a delivery company that claim its priority service is a low-cost,two-day service while failing to disclose that their regular service generally reaches the destination just as quickly and for a tenth of the cost. The consumer advocacy group wants the delivery company to take responsibility for its actions and do what is right. What term defines this type of responsibility?
A)utilitarian
B)fiscal
C)legal
D)ethical

Question

A consumer advocacy group is critical of ads by a delivery company that claim its priority service is a low-cost,two-day service while failing to disclose that their regular service generally reaches the destination just as quickly and for a tenth of the cost. The consumer advocacy group wants the delivery company to take responsibility for its actions and do what is right. What term defines this type of responsibility?
A)utilitarian  
B)fiscal  
C)legal  
D)ethical

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The type of responsibility being referred to is ethical responsibility, which involves doing what is morally right and just, even if it may not be required by law or common practice. The consumer advocacy group is calling for the delivery company to act ethically by being transparent and truthful in its advertising.

A Consumer Advocacy Group Is Critical of Ads by a Delivery