Question 1

_____ refers to a concept of living your life according to a commitment to the achievement of a clear ideal.

Accepted Answer

A)  Universal ethics 
B)  The Golden rule 
C)  Utilitarianism 
D)  Virtue ethics 
A)  Universal ethics 
B)  The Golden rule 
C)  Utilitarianism 
D)  Virtue ethics

Question 2

At the _____ stage of moral development,a person is focused on individual rights and the development of standards based on critical examination.

Accepted Answer

social con

Question 3

The problem with virtue ethics is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  it is based on consequentialism. 
B)  societies are formed according to the Golden Rule. 
C)  societies can place different emphasis on different virtues. 
D)  it is based on the idea that the ends justify the means. 
A)  it is based on consequentialism. 
B)  societies are formed according to the Golden Rule. 
C)  societies can place different emphasis on different virtues. 
D)  it is based on the idea that the ends justify the means.

Question 4

_____ is a theory more focused on the outcome of your actions rather than focusing on the apparent virtue of the actions themselves.

Accepted Answer

Ethics for

Question 5

The field of ethics is the study of how people try to live their lives according to a standard of "right" or "wrong" behavior.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Which of the following is an example of simple truth?

Accepted Answer

A)  Ronald lives a life true to his moral standard and is considered the ideal son by his parents. 
B)  Jonathan's personal value system helps him to stay away from simple conflicts. 
C)  Amelia believes that murder is wrong,a view supported by most people. 
D)  Cathy respects her parents and is always keen on helping her neighbors. 
A)  Ronald lives a life true to his moral standard and is considered the ideal son by his parents. 
B)  Jonathan's personal value system helps him to stay away from simple conflicts. 
C)  Amelia believes that murder is wrong,a view supported by most people. 
D)  Cathy respects her parents and is always keen on helping her neighbors.

Question 7

Differentiate between intrinsic and instrumental value.

Accepted Answer

Intrinsic value-a value that is a good t

Question 8

The difference between intrinsic value and instrumental value is that:

Accepted Answer

A)  intrinsic value refers to the adoption of those standards that are ultimately unique to a society. 
B)  instrumental value refers to the quality by which the pursuit of one value is a good way to reach another value. 
C)  instrumental value refers to the quality by which a value is a good thing in itself and is pursued for its own sake,whether anything comes from that pursuit or not. 
D)  intrinsic value refers to values acquired through media and religion. 
A)  intrinsic value refers to the adoption of those standards that are ultimately unique to a society. 
B)  instrumental value refers to the quality by which the pursuit of one value is a good way to reach another value. 
C)  instrumental value refers to the quality by which a value is a good thing in itself and is pursued for its own sake,whether anything comes from that pursuit or not. 
D)  intrinsic value refers to values acquired through media and religion.

Question 9

Jason is a high-school senior whose peers are into drugs.He also has a family history of substance abuse.This will have no impact his moral standards.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

_____ refers to a concept of living your life according to a commitment to the achievement of a clear ideal.

At the _____ stage of moral development,a person is focused on individual rights and the development of standards based on critical examination.

The problem with virtue ethics is that:

_____ is a theory more focused on the outcome of your actions rather than focusing on the apparent virtue of the actions themselves.

The field of ethics is the study of how people try to live their lives according to a standard of "right" or "wrong" behavior.

Which of the following is an example of simple truth?

Differentiate between intrinsic and instrumental value.

The difference between intrinsic value and instrumental value is that:

Jason is a high-school senior whose peers are into drugs.He also has a family history of substance abuse.This will have no impact his moral standards.

Defining Business Ethics

Organizational Ethics

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Governance

The Role of Government

Blowing the Whistle

Ethics and Technology

Ethics and Globalization

Making It Stick: Doing Whats Right in a Competitive Market

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Exam 1: Understanding Ethics

_____ refers to a concept of living your life according to a commitment to the achievement of a clear ideal.

At the _____ stage of moral development,a person is focused on individual rights and the development of standards based on critical examination.

The problem with virtue ethics is that:

_____ is a theory more focused on the outcome of your actions rather than focusing on the apparent virtue of the actions themselves.

The field of ethics is the study of how people try to live their lives according to a standard of "right" or "wrong" behavior.

Which of the following is an example of simple truth?

Differentiate between intrinsic and instrumental value.

The difference between intrinsic value and instrumental value is that:

Jason is a high-school senior whose peers are into drugs.He also has a family history of substance abuse.This will have no impact his moral standards.

Defining Business Ethics

Organizational Ethics

Corporate Social Responsibility

Corporate Governance

The Role of Government

Blowing the Whistle

Ethics and Technology

Ethics and Globalization

Making It Stick: Doing Whats Right in a Competitive Market

Filters