Question 1

Which of the following statements most accurately describes human nature and the need for ethics?

Accepted Answer

A)  Hedonism is the most extreme immoral behavior. 
B)  What is considered unethical in one part of the world might be considered ethical in another. 
C)  Inexplicably, human nature tends to seek out painful experiences. 
D)  The study of ethics and morals is relatively new. 
A)  Hedonism is the most extreme immoral behavior. 
B)  What is considered unethical in one part of the world might be considered ethical in another. 
C)  Inexplicably, human nature tends to seek out painful experiences. 
D)  The study of ethics and morals is relatively new. B

Question 2

How does our human nature give rise to the need for ethics?

Accepted Answer

The need for ethics arises because people have the capacity to engage in unethical actions; that is, they violate local ethical norms and customs or globally held notions of what is morally correct. Unethical actions arise from human nature and our penchant for hedonism, the pursuit of pleasure and the avoidance of pain.

Question 3

Leah proudly practices the oldest of the Abrahamic faith traditions. She dutifully attempts to obey God's commandments and to live a life of justice, mercy, and humility. With which religion does Leah most likely affiliate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judaism 
B)  Christianity 
C)  Islam 
D)  Hinduism 
A)  Judaism 
B)  Christianity 
C)  Islam 
D)  Hinduism A

Question 4

The moral outcome sought by any philosophical system is

Accepted Answer

A)  an optimal society 
B)  religious freedom 
C)  a flourishing economy 
D)  wisdom 
A)  an optimal society 
B)  religious freedom 
C)  a flourishing economy 
D)  wisdom

Question 5

What term did Immanuel Kant use to describe a moral rule that applies to all situations without conditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  eudemonia 
B)  categorial imperative 
C)  Xiao 
D)  deontology 
A)  eudemonia 
B)  categorial imperative 
C)  Xiao 
D)  deontology

Question 6

Oscar strives to live a life of dharma via his caring kindness toward others. His patience and inner peace allow him to calmly think through which of his duties is most important and act accordingly. With which religion does Oscar most likely affiliate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buddhism 
B)  Christianity 
C)  Islam 
D)  Hinduism 
A)  Buddhism 
B)  Christianity 
C)  Islam 
D)  Hinduism

Question 7

A prominent feminist approach to ethics is also known as the ethic of

Accepted Answer

A)  equality 
B)  superiority 
C)  inferiority 
D)  care 
A)  equality 
B)  superiority 
C)  inferiority 
D)  care

Question 8

Goods with instrumental value

Accepted Answer

A)  are valuable in and of themselves 
B)  bring out other goods 
C)  are inherently moral 
D)  are inherently immoral 
A)  are valuable in and of themselves 
B)  bring out other goods 
C)  are inherently moral 
D)  are inherently immoral

Question 9

Regine follows the Five Precepts to ensure a rebirth that avoids suffering. To find enlightenment, she actively seeks the Six Perfections. With which religion does Regine most likely affiliate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Buddhism 
B)  Christianity 
C)  Islam 
D)  Hinduism 
A)  Buddhism 
B)  Christianity 
C)  Islam 
D)  Hinduism

Question 10

Marcus strives to emulate Jesus by living a life of kindness, forgiveness, and love toward all others. In doing so, he expects to receive grace. With which religion does Marcus most likely affiliate?

Accepted Answer

A)  Judaism 
B)  Christianity 
C)  Islam 
D)  Hinduism 
A)  Judaism 
B)  Christianity 
C)  Islam 
D)  Hinduism

Question 11

What is the best similarity between the Abrahamic and Vedic traditions?

Accepted Answer

A)  the Six Perfections 
B)  the Power of Love 
C)  the Golden Rule 
D)  the rule of thumb 
A)  the Six Perfections 
B)  the Power of Love 
C)  the Golden Rule 
D)  the rule of thumb

Question 12

Shweta believes that people should judge their actions as morally right or wrong based on their intentions, without regard to the impact of those actions on others. Which philosophical system does Shweta most likely embody?

Accepted Answer

A)  deontology 
B)  utilitarianism 
C)  justice 
D)  virtue theory 
A)  deontology 
B)  utilitarianism 
C)  justice 
D)  virtue theory

Question 13

Kellen is studying for a business ethics exam and says, "I can't believe I have to understand all of this information about world religions. I'm a business major." What is your best response?

Accepted Answer

A)  Many business and societal laws are grounded in religious teachings about morals and ethics. 
B)  Many businesses are owned and managed by religiously affiliated groups. 
C)  Though Americans are increasingly agnostic, the majority of others throughout the world are religiously affiliated. 
D)  Understanding philosophy and theology increases your breadth of knowledge, which is useful in business. 
A)  Many business and societal laws are grounded in religious teachings about morals and ethics. 
B)  Many businesses are owned and managed by religiously affiliated groups. 
C)  Though Americans are increasingly agnostic, the majority of others throughout the world are religiously affiliated. 
D)  Understanding philosophy and theology increases your breadth of knowledge, which is useful in business.

Question 14

Based on your reading, which conclusion can you accurately draw?

Accepted Answer

A)  Evil is a societal construct. 
B)  Pursuing pleasure typically leads to unethical actions. 
C)  Hedonism results in lifelong euphoria. 
D)  Our human nature tends toward ethical actions. 
A)  Evil is a societal construct. 
B)  Pursuing pleasure typically leads to unethical actions. 
C)  Hedonism results in lifelong euphoria. 
D)  Our human nature tends toward ethical actions.

Question 15

Describe the relationship between moral actions and moral outcomes.

Accepted Answer

Moral actions produce moral goods-those

Question 16

According to English philosopher Jeremy Bentham, humankind is governed by

Accepted Answer

A)  pain and pleasure 
B)  night and day 
C)  light and dark 
D)  hunger and thirst 
A)  pain and pleasure 
B)  night and day 
C)  light and dark 
D)  hunger and thirst

Question 17

Desmond believes that moral conduct should be viewed in the context of social and societal relationships. He values benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, trustworthiness, and loyalty. Which philosophical system does Desmond most likely embody?

Accepted Answer

A)  Aristotelian virtue theory 
B)  utilitarianism 
C)  Confucian virtue theory 
D)  justice 
A)  Aristotelian virtue theory 
B)  utilitarianism 
C)  Confucian virtue theory 
D)  justice

Question 18

Vincenzo thinks that morality means doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people. He believes actions should be judged as right or wrong based on their consequences. Which philosophical system does Vincent most likely embody?

Accepted Answer

A)  deontology 
B)  utilitarianism 
C)  moral sense theory 
D)  Confucian virtue theory 
A)  deontology 
B)  utilitarianism 
C)  moral sense theory 
D)  Confucian virtue theory

Question 19

A reasonable person would consider all of the following moral good dyads EXCEPT

Accepted Answer

A)  knowledge versus ignorance 
B)  health versus sickness 
C)  integrity versus trust 
D)  respect versus contempt 
A)  knowledge versus ignorance 
B)  health versus sickness 
C)  integrity versus trust 
D)  respect versus contempt

Question 20

Which of the following is the best example of hedonism?

Accepted Answer

A)  Though cancer has spread throughout her body, Addison fights to live as long as she can. 
B)  Bianca dutifully eats her mother's homemade lasagna, though it is her least favorite food. 
C)  As the last racer in the relay, Carson runs as fast as he can on his fractured ankle. 
D)  Deshawn drives as fast as he can, but he slows to the speed limit when he spots a police car. 
A)  Though cancer has spread throughout her body, Addison fights to live as long as she can. 
B)  Bianca dutifully eats her mother's homemade lasagna, though it is her least favorite food. 
C)  As the last racer in the relay, Carson runs as fast as he can on his fractured ankle. 
D)  Deshawn drives as fast as he can, but he slows to the speed limit when he spots a police car.

Which of the following statements most accurately describes human nature and the need for ethics?

How does our human nature give rise to the need for ethics?

Leah proudly practices the oldest of the Abrahamic faith traditions. She dutifully attempts to obey God's commandments and to live a life of justice, mercy, and humility. With which religion does Leah most likely affiliate?

The moral outcome sought by any philosophical system is

What term did Immanuel Kant use to describe a moral rule that applies to all situations without conditions?

Oscar strives to live a life of dharma via his caring kindness toward others. His patience and inner peace allow him to calmly think through which of his duties is most important and act accordingly. With which religion does Oscar most likely affiliate?

A prominent feminist approach to ethics is also known as the ethic of

Goods with instrumental value

Regine follows the Five Precepts to ensure a rebirth that avoids suffering. To find enlightenment, she actively seeks the Six Perfections. With which religion does Regine most likely affiliate?

Marcus strives to emulate Jesus by living a life of kindness, forgiveness, and love toward all others. In doing so, he expects to receive grace. With which religion does Marcus most likely affiliate?

What is the best similarity between the Abrahamic and Vedic traditions?

Shweta believes that people should judge their actions as morally right or wrong based on their intentions, without regard to the impact of those actions on others. Which philosophical system does Shweta most likely embody?

Kellen is studying for a business ethics exam and says, "I can't believe I have to understand all of this information about world religions. I'm a business major." What is your best response?

Based on your reading, which conclusion can you accurately draw?

Describe the relationship between moral actions and moral outcomes.

According to English philosopher Jeremy Bentham, humankind is governed by

Desmond believes that moral conduct should be viewed in the context of social and societal relationships. He values benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, trustworthiness, and loyalty. Which philosophical system does Desmond most likely embody?

Vincenzo thinks that morality means doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people. He believes actions should be judged as right or wrong based on their consequences. Which philosophical system does Vincent most likely embody?

A reasonable person would consider all of the following moral good dyads EXCEPT

Which of the following is the best example of hedonism?

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Exam 2: Theories of Morality and Business Ethics

Which of the following statements most accurately describes human nature and the need for ethics?

How does our human nature give rise to the need for ethics?

Leah proudly practices the oldest of the Abrahamic faith traditions. She dutifully attempts to obey God's commandments and to live a life of justice, mercy, and humility. With which religion does Leah most likely affiliate?

The moral outcome sought by any philosophical system is

What term did Immanuel Kant use to describe a moral rule that applies to all situations without conditions?

Oscar strives to live a life of dharma via his caring kindness toward others. His patience and inner peace allow him to calmly think through which of his duties is most important and act accordingly. With which religion does Oscar most likely affiliate?

A prominent feminist approach to ethics is also known as the ethic of

Goods with instrumental value

Regine follows the Five Precepts to ensure a rebirth that avoids suffering. To find enlightenment, she actively seeks the Six Perfections. With which religion does Regine most likely affiliate?

Marcus strives to emulate Jesus by living a life of kindness, forgiveness, and love toward all others. In doing so, he expects to receive grace. With which religion does Marcus most likely affiliate?

What is the best similarity between the Abrahamic and Vedic traditions?

Shweta believes that people should judge their actions as morally right or wrong based on their intentions, without regard to the impact of those actions on others. Which philosophical system does Shweta most likely embody?

Kellen is studying for a business ethics exam and says, "I can't believe I have to understand all of this information about world religions. I'm a business major." What is your best response?

Based on your reading, which conclusion can you accurately draw?

Describe the relationship between moral actions and moral outcomes.

According to English philosopher Jeremy Bentham, humankind is governed by

Desmond believes that moral conduct should be viewed in the context of social and societal relationships. He values benevolence, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, trustworthiness, and loyalty. Which philosophical system does Desmond most likely embody?

Vincenzo thinks that morality means doing the greatest good for the greatest number of people. He believes actions should be judged as right or wrong based on their consequences. Which philosophical system does Vincent most likely embody?

A reasonable person would consider all of the following moral good dyads EXCEPT

Which of the following is the best example of hedonism?

Introduction: Why Study Business Ethics

Living a Great Life: Perma, Mission, and Ethical Decision Making

Corporate Organization and the Role of Stakeholders

Ethics and Compliance in the Corporation

Culture Matters

Ethics in a Global Society and Economy

Power and Its Uses

Conflict of Interest

Bribery and Corruption

Integrity and Mercy

Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Entrepreneurship

Ethics and Technology: Issues for the Twenty-First Century

Ethics and a Market Economy

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