Amanda Albertson and "Durable Doors"
Amanda is a small business owner of "Durable Doors", a manufacturer and installer of garage doors, based in the northeast. Amanda has built the business working very hard in the community. She has earned the reputation as a reliable, trustworthy business owner with solid garage doors. However, given the soft economic conditions with higher gasoline and wood prices, Amanda faces a tough situation. If she continues with her quality standard, she will lose money, but if she inserts panels of mixed lower quality wood she can remain profitable.

-If Amanda has tried many ways to think the situation through and still cannot decide whether what she plans to do is ethical,she should explore the ethical model of _____ by asking herself whether she would be comfortable having her decision and name advertised for the public to see.
A)the billboard principle
B)universalism
C)utilitarianism
D)the Golden Rule

Question

Amanda Albertson and "Durable Doors"
Amanda is a small business owner of "Durable Doors", a manufacturer and installer of garage doors, based in the northeast. Amanda has built the business working very hard in the community. She has earned the reputation as a reliable, trustworthy business owner with solid garage doors. However, given the soft economic conditions with higher gasoline and wood prices, Amanda faces a tough situation. If she continues with her quality standard, she will lose money, but if she inserts panels of mixed lower quality wood she can remain profitable.

-If Amanda has tried many ways to think the situation through and still cannot decide whether what she plans to do is ethical,she should explore the ethical model of _____ by asking herself whether she would be comfortable having her decision and name advertised for the public to see.
A)the billboard principle
B)universalism
C)utilitarianism
D)the Golden Rule

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The ethical model referred to in the scenario is the billboard principle, where one considers if they would be comfortable having their decision and name advertised. This principle is often used to determine if a decision is socially acceptable and ethical in a broader context. Universalism focuses on the belief that principles of right and wrong apply universally, while utilitarianism focuses on maximizing the overall well-being of society. The Golden Rule is a moral guideline that suggests treating others as you would like to be treated. None of these models directly correlate with the scenario presented.