Question 1

Reference: Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-Focuses on the integrity of the moral actor.

Accepted Answer

A)  Deontological approach
B)  Teleological (or Consequential) approach
C)  Virtue ethics approach C

Question 2

Reference: Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-"What kind of world would this be if everyone behaved this way or made this kind of decision in this type of situation?"

Accepted Answer

A)  Deontological approach
B)  Teleological (or Consequential) approach
C)  Virtue ethics approach A

Question 3

It is good advice to go with your gut.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False  False

Question 4

Reference: Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-For example,followers of this approach would rely on Western biblical tradition or moral intuition for guidance.

Accepted Answer

A)  Deontological approach
B)  Teleological (or Consequential) approach
C)  Virtue ethics approach

Question 5

Most business managers rely on a deontological approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 6

Reference: Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-A major challenge is deciding which duty,obligation,right,or principle takes precedence.

Accepted Answer

A)  Deontological approach
B)  Teleological approach
C)  Virtue ethics approach

Question 7

Despite the disclosure rule,making decisions in private to avoid negative reaction is generally best for a business as it safeguards your firm's reputation and keeps competitive information away from your competitors.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 8

The ___________ approach to ethical decision making focuses on how people actually make ethical decisions.

Accepted Answer

A)  prescriptive
B)  descriptive
C)  illustrative
D)  regulatory

Question 9

Business managers generally rely on the consequentialist approach.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 10

A major challenge of deontological approaches is deciding which duty,obligation,right,or principle takes precedence because ethical dilemma often pit these against each other.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 11

Reference: Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-Focuses on doing what is "right" based on broad,absolute and universal moral principles or values

Accepted Answer

A)  Deontological approach
B)  Teleological (or Consequential) approach
C)  Virtue ethics approach

Question 12

A _______________ is any person or group with a standing in the issue at hand.

Accepted Answer

The answer of A _______________ is any person or group...

Question 13

The __________ challenges one to ask,"how would you feel if your behavior appeared in The Wall Street Journal?"

Accepted Answer

A)  veil of ignorance
B)  categorical imperative
C)  disclosure rule
D)  confession constraint

Question 14

Reference: Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once)
-The rights of a minority group can easily be sacrificed for the benefit of the majority (for example,slavery in the United States).

Accepted Answer

A)  Deontological approach
B)  Teleological approach
C)  Virtue ethics approach

Question 15

Creativity and thinking out of the box are just a scoundrel's way of saying that coming up with alternatives in solving how you handle ethical issues are valuable skills to keep you from getting caught.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 16

The consequentialist approach protects the rights of the minority.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 17

Reference: Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once)
-A philosophical tradition that began with Aristotle and primarily considers the actor's character,motivations,and intentions.

Accepted Answer

A)  Deontological approach
B)  Teleological (or Consequential) approach
C)  Virtue ethics approach

Question 18

The ___________ approach to ethical decision making focuses on what decision an individual should make.

Accepted Answer

A)  prescriptive
B)  descriptive
C)  illustrative
D)  regulatory

Question 19

An appearance of a conflict of interest can be as damaging as an actual conflict.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Question 20

In business,concerning yourself with how your decision making affects stakeholders is useless given the number of stakeholders and their different interests.

Accepted Answer

A) True 
 B)False

Exam 2: Deciding Whats Right: a Prescriptive Approach

Reference: Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -Focuses on the integrity of the moral actor.

Reference: Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -"What kind of world would this be if everyone behaved this way or made this kind of decision in this type of situation?"

It is good advice to go with your gut.

Reference: Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -For example,followers of this approach would rely on Western biblical tradition or moral intuition for guidance.

Most business managers rely on a deontological approach.

Reference: Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -A major challenge is deciding which duty,obligation,right,or principle takes precedence.

Despite the disclosure rule,making decisions in private to avoid negative reaction is generally best for a business as it safeguards your firm's reputation and keeps competitive information away from your competitors.

The ___________ approach to ethical decision making focuses on how people actually make ethical decisions.

Business managers generally rely on the consequentialist approach.

A major challenge of deontological approaches is deciding which duty,obligation,right,or principle takes precedence because ethical dilemma often pit these against each other.

Reference: Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -Focuses on doing what is "right" based on broad,absolute and universal moral principles or values

A _______________ is any person or group with a standing in the issue at hand.

The __________ challenges one to ask,"how would you feel if your behavior appeared in The Wall Street Journal?"

Reference: Matching Approach and Weakness (each can be used more than once) -The rights of a minority group can easily be sacrificed for the benefit of the majority (for example,slavery in the United States) .

Creativity and thinking out of the box are just a scoundrel's way of saying that coming up with alternatives in solving how you handle ethical issues are valuable skills to keep you from getting caught.

The consequentialist approach protects the rights of the minority.

Reference: Matching Key Terms and Descriptions (each can be used more than once) -A philosophical tradition that began with Aristotle and primarily considers the actor's character,motivations,and intentions.

The ___________ approach to ethical decision making focuses on what decision an individual should make.

An appearance of a conflict of interest can be as damaging as an actual conflict.

In business,concerning yourself with how your decision making affects stakeholders is useless given the number of stakeholders and their different interests.