Deck 12: Financial Statement Analysis

Question 1

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Kelly did the right thing by turning in the wallet he found in the street.

Answer 1

Moral value.

Question 2

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
It is getting late. We should go home.

Answer 2

Nonmoral value judgment.

Question 3

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Miami is too hot this time of the year.

Answer 3

Not a value judgment.

Question 4

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
According to the contract, Hazel was supposed to pay Bert one hundred dollars last month.

Question 5

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
You ought to get to know Samuel.

Question 6

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Alicia has not been entirely honest with her husband; that much is clear.

Question 7

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
If you don't get rid of your dog's fleas, it's going to be miserable.

Question 8

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
The program Sam wrote for finding repeating decimals works wonderfully, and it's only thirty-five lines long-that's real elegance.

Question 9

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Morgan is old enough to understand the consequences of not paying the fine on time.

Question 10

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
The dog was clearly in pain, but nobody was doing anything about it.

Question 11

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
There ought to be a law against doing what Selena has done to her hair.

Question 12

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
You should get rid of your dog's fleas so that it won't be miserable.

Question 13

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Everybody should be as fair as Mario tries to be.

Question 14

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
It is wrong for the United States to intervene in local wars outside U.S. territory.

Question 15

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
It is not in the best interests of the United States to intervene in local wars outside U.S. territory.

Question 16

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Jake will pay Mrs. Sly the money he owes, if he knows what's good for him.

Question 17

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Richard is a nice fellow once you get to know him.

Question 18

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
The Pittsburgh Steelers were the best football team of the 1970s, and the Forty-Niners were the team of the '80s. The Redskins were the best of the '90s. But the Patriots will turn out to be the best of the 2000s.

Question 19

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
The paint job on Linda's car is awful-looks as though somebody did it with a brush.

Question 20

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Morgan should have paid the fine on time.

Question 21

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
It is my turn to deal.

Question 22

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
All cigarette advertising should be strictly regulated.

Question 23

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Everybody has a legal right to an education.

Question 24

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
His whole lecture was boring.

Question 25

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
The last set of essays was much better written than the first set.

Question 26

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
It's no surprise that they've stopped seeing each other.

Question 27

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
It is bothersome to call someone after 9:00 p.m.

Question 28

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
The judge's decision was the right one, and everybody got just what they deserved.

Question 29

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Jim ought to learn to take his hat off when he's in someone else's home.

Question 30

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
The advertising for that "miracle" cleaner is fraudulent.

Question 31

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
I like Beethoven's Third Symphony better than his Ninth.

Question 32

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Pat won a free trip to Europe-she's the luckiest person I know.

Question 33

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
She was really hurt by the way he treated her.

Question 34

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
The carpenter's work in remodeling the kitchen was excellent.

Question 35

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
The Rosens' wedding ceremony was the loveliest one I've ever seen.

Question 36

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
The judge in this case is a very informed person.

Question 37

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
The regime in China is harshly repressive.

Question 38

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
The sketches we got back from the designer were awful.

Question 39

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Everybody should be as kind and generous as Janice.

Question 40

State whether the following item expresses moral value or nonmoral value; or no value at all.
Allison's necklace is very old.

Question 41

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
When Sarah bought the lawn mower from Jean, she promised to pay another fifty dollars on the first of the month. Since it's now the first, Sarah should pay Jean the money.

Question 42

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
Daniel was bad yesterday. He let only one of the two children who live next door ride his new bike.

Question 43

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
I think Martin's pushing his children into dangerous sports like football and motocross racing is immoral.

Question 44

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
We ought not to leave the showroom model's accessories off the price tag, since that will really mislead customers.

Question 45

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
Scotty's mother not only is getting too old to take care of herself but also is unable to pay for proper care in a nursing home. It seems to me that Scotty should either take her in or otherwise make sure she is taken care of properly.

Question 46

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
Mortimer did the right thing when he decided to start a regular deduction from his paycheck on behalf of the United Way.

Question 47

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
John has done something terribly wrong. He copied all of the equations on the take-home exam from Tony's paper and turned them in as his own.

Question 48

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
Galileo's hypothesis should be suppressed. The biblical account in Ecclesiastes clearly states that the sun rises and sets and hastens to the place where it will rise again.

Question 49

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
Karen and Gina were roommates for about five months, and, as far as Gina knew, they had planned to room together until the end of the school year. But when Gina returned from a weekend at her parents', Karen had moved out. Since she couldn't find a new roommate on such short notice, Gina asked Karen to pay half of the next month's rent, but Karen answered that she didn't owe the rent since she wasn't living there anymore. I think Karen should pay at least half of one month's rent, since Gina was led to believe Karen was going to be living there and paying half.

Question 50

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
Dr. Shelby is getting away with charging outrageous fees because she is the only physician in town. She really ought to lower her rates so that she won't be taking advantage of the isolation of the community.

Question 51

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
You have no right to complain about Stephenson's performance; after all, you voted for him.

Question 52

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
"You shouldn't have criticized David so harshly; his mistake was a trivial one."

Question 53

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
Look, Sam! There's been a bad accident up ahead. We really ought to stop and see whether there's any way we can help.

Question 54

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
Knowing how to think critically may help save someone's life some day, so you ought to develop your ability to do so.

Question 55

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
The computer programs we recently received are all "shareware"-they are accompanied by notices saying that anyone who keeps and uses the program should send a small fee to the author. I think it's only right that we send a check to two of the program authors, since we've started getting a lot of use out of two of the programs.

Question 56

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
Mr. Thomas ought to treat his pets better. He feeds them so little that they look like they're starving to death.

Question 57

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
In 1965, there were 47,000 road fatalities in the United States. By 1984, there were only 44,250 fatalities, but that is still far too many. The reductions between 1965 and 1984 were due primarily to federal requirements for motor vehicle safety. So, even stricter federal safety controls should be required.

Question 58

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
It's time to restore diplomatic relations with Cuba. Doing so will make the hemisphere a safer place.

Question 59

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
If the Simmonses don't begin teaching their son some discipline, he's going to grow up to be an irresponsible adult. That would amount to moral irresponsibility on the part of the Simmonses.

Question 60

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
Harold is obligated to supply ten cords of firewood to the lodge by the beginning of October, since he signed a contract guaranteeing delivery of the wood by that date.

Question 61

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
At the supermarket, Vickie just ran her cart into a display of jars with jams and preserves, and now the aisle is full of broken glass and jam. She feels like leaving the store as quickly as possible. Is that an acceptable course of action?
No, it isn't; our god says that it would be a sin to leave, so she must stay and clean up.

Question 62

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
At the supermarket, Vickie just ran her cart into a display of jars with jams and preserves, and now the aisle is full of broken glass and jam. She feels like leaving the store as quickly as possible. Is that an acceptable course of action?
No, it isn't, because a person of integrity and moral responsibility wouldn't act like that.

Question 63

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
At the supermarket, Vickie just ran her cart into a display of jars with jams and preserves, and now the aisle is full of broken glass and jam. She feels like leaving the store as quickly as possible. Is that an acceptable course of action?
No, it isn't, because Vickie couldn't imagine such a behavior becoming a universal law, allowing everybody to run away from his or her responsibility.

Question 64

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
Taffy is a university lab chimpanzee; the university has lost its animal research grant and has to decide what to do with Taffy.
Taffy is not a rational being, and the university has no duty to treat her as anything but a mere means to an end. They can sell her or put her to sleep. If anybody cares enough for her to take care of her, that will be that person's choice.

Question 65

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
Smoke from wood-burning stoves has become a serious health hazard. They ought to be banned.

Question 66

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
The dog has been out so long she's probably freezing. You ought to let her in.

Question 67

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
Taffy is a university lab chimpanzee; the university has lost its animal research grant and has to decide what to do with Taffy.
If the researchers have the proper compassion for Taffy, they should make certain that she is placed with people who will care for her.

Question 68

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
At the supermarket, Vickie just ran her cart into a display of jars with jams and preserves, and now the aisle is full of broken glass and jam. She feels like leaving the store as quickly as possible. Is that an acceptable course of action?
No, it isn't; people like us believe that it's wrong to let others clean up the mess we've made. Maybe if she lived in some other kind of place it'd be OK, but not here.

Question 69

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
At the supermarket, Vickie just ran her cart into a display of jars with jams and preserves, and now the aisle is full of broken glass and jam. She feels like leaving the store as quickly as possible. Is that an acceptable course of action?
Yes, it is. Look, so long as Vickie thinks it's OK to leave, she's right. I, however, think it would be wrong, so I'd have to stay and clean up the mess.

Question 70

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
At the supermarket, Vickie just ran her cart into a display of jars with jams and preserves, and now the aisle is full of broken glass and jam. She feels like leaving the store as quickly as possible. Is that an acceptable course of action?
Yes, it is; because Vickie will be happier if she can just get out of there and avoid the mess.

Question 71

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
Taffy is a university lab chimpanzee; the university has lost its animal research grant and has to decide what to do with Taffy.
God says that humans have mastery over animals, so the lab people can do what they want with her.

Question 72

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
At the supermarket, Vickie just ran her cart into a display of jars with jams and preserves, and now the aisle is full of broken glass and jam. She feels like leaving the store as quickly as possible. Is that an acceptable course of action?
Yes, it is; since Vickie's religion says that it's OK to act like this, she's justified. However, since our religion says we should clean up the mess, we wouldn't be justified.

Question 73

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
Taffy is a university lab chimpanzee; the university has lost its animal research grant and has to decide what to do with Taffy.
Only human greed and insensitivity have put Taffy in her present situation. We can hope that by learning about Taffy, people will become more sensitive toward other creatures.

Question 74

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
At the supermarket, Vickie just ran her cart into a display of jars with jams and preserves, and now the aisle is full of broken glass and jam. She feels like leaving the store as quickly as possible. Is that an acceptable course of action?
No, it isn't; that would be treating the store employees like stepping stones, as though they were put on this earth just to clean up after Vickie.

Question 75

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
Taffy is a university lab chimpanzee; the university has lost its animal research grant and has to decide what to do with Taffy.
Since Taffy is capable of suffering, it is important that her future be taken into consideration. She should be placed with people who will care for her.

Question 76

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
At the supermarket, Vickie just ran her cart into a display of jars with jams and preserves, and now the aisle is full of broken glass and jam. She feels like leaving the store as quickly as possible. Is that an acceptable course of action?
No, it isn't, because someone may have seen her knock the display over. If she is caught leaving, she, as well as the store management, will be embarrassed.

Question 77

For the following, try to come up with an additional premise that will turn the passage into a deductively valid or an inductively strong argument. Usually this requires adding a general moral principle and, sometimes, an extra nonmoral claim as well. The idea is to guarantee that the "ought" claim follows from the "is" claim.
You shouldn't have included that material on the exam. It was never mentioned in class.

Question 78

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
At the supermarket, Vickie just ran her cart into a display of jars with jams and preserves, and now the aisle is full of broken glass and jam. She feels like leaving the store as quickly as possible. Is that an acceptable course of action?
No, it isn't, because she has caused product loss that necessitates more work for the employees. So the least she can do is report what she has done and pay for damages.

Question 79

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
Taffy is a university lab chimpanzee; the university has lost its animal research grant and has to decide what to do with Taffy.
Since people in this country think that treating animals cruelly is wrong, the university should see that Taffy is placed in a humane facility. However, if the university is in a country where people don't think animals have any rights, then they can do what they want with her.

Question 80

Identify the moral perspective at work here:
Taffy is a university lab chimpanzee; the university has lost its animal research grant and has to decide what to do with Taffy.
It depends on Taffy's condition; if she is healthy and can expect a long life, she should be taken to a place where she can live a full life; if the experiments have impaired her health to the point where she is suffering and won't recover, she should be put to sleep.