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 wants a solution that is the best thing for most people,she should explore the ethical model of
A)universalism.
B)the Golden Rule.
C)utilitarianism.
D)the billboard principle.

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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 wants a solution that is the best thing for most people,she should explore the ethical model of
A)universalism.
B)the Golden Rule.
C)utilitarianism.
D)the billboard principle.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Utilitarianism is the ethical model that promotes the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Therefore, if Amanda wants a solution that benefits the most people, utilitarianism would be the best model to explore. The other options may also consider the well-being of others, but utilitarianism specifically focuses on maximizing overall happiness and minimizing overall suffering.