Exam 2: Theories of Morality and Business Ethics

During a conversation with your friends, Gabrielle says she goes to college to learn the skills she needs to secure a good career. Heath says he values learning and would attend college even if he did not get a good job afterward. What is your best response?

What is the best similarity between intrinsic and instrumental goods?

What term describes the extreme end of morally bad or wrong behavior?

Hiring manager Yael believes that employing a diverse workforce is both fair and beneficial to the organization. Based only on information provided in the text, which ethical philosophy most likely underpins this example?

Which of the following is the best example of an intrinsic good?

Which religious tradition currently has the highest affiliation?

All of the following are similar to the ethic of care EXCEPT

You arrive at a flooded area where four people are drowning. You can only save one person and have to choose between your sibling, a doctor, a scientist, and a bartender. If you act strictly based on the ethic of care perspective, which person will you save?

For Ginny, the goal of ethics is developing right conduct. To be considered a cultivated person, she must possess a disposition of proper knowledge and etiquette. With which religion does Ginny most likely affiliate?

Which of the following statements most accurately describes the philosophy of Thomas Hobbes?

Which term best describes the thoughts, actions, and outcomes that one considers to be correct, just, and right?

Describe the strengths and weaknesses of the most well-known ethical theories in moral philosophy.

Which English philosopher believed that ethical behavior required an all-powerful government?

Wei, CEO of a pharmaceutical company, decides to release an FDA-approved medication because it helps more people than are affected by its side effects. Based only on information provided in the text, which ethical philosophy most likely underpins this example?

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

Penelope's new friend Quincy practices Hinduism and Penelope is learning as much as she can about Quincy's beliefs. When Quincy says he tries to be friendly for the welfare of everyone, Penelope knows this means Quincy wants to live a life of

Ivy is the rare adult with her own set of moral guidelines. She does not let what others think affect her moral outlook. Ivy is at which stage of Lawrence Kohlberg's theory of moral development?

Until she read chapter 2, Jessica would have told you she works a part-time job because she values money. Now she is contemplating what intrinsic goods are meaningful to her. What is the best way for her to develop an understanding?

For every person who does not hold a faith tradition, there are about how many others who do?

What is the best similarity between the ethic of care and the justice perspective?