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What is the focus of situational ethics according to Joseph Fletcher (1966)?
What is the focus of situational ethics according to Joseph Fletcher (1966)?
What is considered intrinsically good?
What is considered intrinsically good?
What does the 'Golden Rule' propose as the most important guide for ethical behavior in organizations?
What does the 'Golden Rule' propose as the most important guide for ethical behavior in organizations?
How does Joseph Fletcher view the validity of rules and principles in situational ethics?
How does Joseph Fletcher view the validity of rules and principles in situational ethics?
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What defines a person's actions as ethical according to the text?
What defines a person's actions as ethical according to the text?
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What is a key problem with the Utilitarian Theory according to the text?
What is a key problem with the Utilitarian Theory according to the text?
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According to Situational Ethics, what is the primary focus when making decisions?
According to Situational Ethics, what is the primary focus when making decisions?
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In the Kantian Theory, what is emphasized when considering ethical duties?
In the Kantian Theory, what is emphasized when considering ethical duties?
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How does deontological ethics differ from utilitarianism?
How does deontological ethics differ from utilitarianism?
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What does Joseph Fletcher advocate in situational ethics?
What does Joseph Fletcher advocate in situational ethics?
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In ethical decision-making, what would a utilitarian approach primarily focus on?
In ethical decision-making, what would a utilitarian approach primarily focus on?
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What is the main focus of egoism in teleological theories?
What is the main focus of egoism in teleological theories?
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Which category of ethical egoism believes that everyone should act in the individual's own interest?
Which category of ethical egoism believes that everyone should act in the individual's own interest?
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According to ethical egoism, what is considered ethical behavior?
According to ethical egoism, what is considered ethical behavior?
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Which type of consequential ethics focuses on the ratio of goodness or badness an action produces?
Which type of consequential ethics focuses on the ratio of goodness or badness an action produces?
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What is the main motivation behind personal ethical egoism according to Hinman (2007)?
What is the main motivation behind personal ethical egoism according to Hinman (2007)?
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Which type of consequential ethics is based on the principle 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you'?
Which type of consequential ethics is based on the principle 'do unto others as you would have them do unto you'?
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