Question 1

The elements of _____ important to business transactions have been defined as trust, self-control, empathy, fairness, and truthfulness.

Accepted Answer

A)  egoism
B)  utilitarianism
C)  deontology
D)  moral philosophy
E)  virtueF) A) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 2

Which moral philosophy evaluates the morality of an action on the basis of its conformity to general moral principles based on logic and respect for individual rights?

Accepted Answer

A)  The relativist perspective
B)  Act utilitarianism
C)  Rule utilitarianism
D)  Act deontology
E)  Rule deontologyF) B) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 3

Which moral philosophy focuses on the rights of individuals and on the intentions associated with a particular behavior, rather than its consequences?

Accepted Answer

A)  Deontology
B)  The relativist perspective
C)  Teleology
D)  Egoism
E)  UtilitarianismF) A) and D)
G) C) and E)

Question 4

Kant's categorical imperative and the Golden Rule are examples of which moral philosophy?

Accepted Answer

A)  Teleology
B)  Deontology
C)  The relativist perspective
D)  Egoism
E)  UtilitarianismF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 5

A person who offers a facilitation payment in order to secure a contract that will keep her company from going bankrupt and laying off hundreds of employees may be a(n)  ________ because she is trying to secure the greatest good for the greatest number of people.

Accepted Answer

A)  egoist.
B)  deontologist.
C)  utilitarian.
D)  relativist.
E)  humanitarian.F) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 6

Which moral philosophy evaluates the morality of an action on the basis of its consequences for everyone affected (seeks the greatest good for the greatest number) ?

Accepted Answer

A)  Act deontology
B)  Rule deontology
C)  Egoism
D)  Utilitarianism
E)  HedonismF) D) and E)
G) C) and E)

Question 7

The famous statement "Act as if the maxim of thy action were to become by thy will a universal law of nature" is called

Accepted Answer

A)  categorical imperative.
B)  economic imperative.
C)  philosophy of action.
D)  rule of deontologists.
E)  utilitarianism.F) A) and B)
G) C) and D)

Question 8

_____ justice considers the processes and activities that produce the outcome or results.

Accepted Answer

A)  Disruptive
B)  Procedural
C)  Interactional
D)  Communications
E)  EvaluativeF) A) and D)
G) A) and B)

Question 9

Through time, an act can come to be viewed as unethical under which of the following philosophies and perspectives?

Accepted Answer

A)  The relativist perspective
B)  Teleology
C)  Deontology
D)  Egoism
E)  Rule deontologyF) C) and E)
G) A) and D)

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_____ justice considers the processes and activities that produce the outcome or results.

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Which moral philosophy focuses on the rights of individuals and on the intentions associated with a particular behavior, rather than its consequences?

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