30 Questions
What is the primary focus of the duty-based approach?
The personal will and intention
Who is the philosopher most commonly associated with the duty-based approach?
Immanuel Kant
According to the duty-based approach, what is the ultimate goal of an ethical action?
To fulfill our moral obligation
What is the term for the formula used to discover our ethical duty in the duty-based approach?
The categorical imperative
What is the characteristic of ethical obligations in the duty-based approach?
They are the same for all rational creatures
What is the role of reason in the duty-based approach?
It is used to discover rules of behavior that are not contradicted by reason
What is the primary concern of consequentialist ethical theories?
The ethical consequences of particular actions
Which philosopher is associated with the development of utilitarianism?
Jeremy Bentham
What is the main goal of the utilitarian approach, according to Epicurus?
To maximize pleasure and minimize pain
What distinguishes agent-centered theories from consequentialist and non-consequentialist theories?
Their emphasis on the overall ethical status of individuals
How do non-consequentialist theories evaluate the morality of actions?
According to the intentions of the person making the decision
What is the primary difference between consequentialist and non-consequentialist theories?
Their concern with consequences versus intentions
What is a potential consequence of employees ignoring procedures and protocol due to lack of motivation?
A decrease in performance
What is the central idea behind the belief that following God's will is seen as the definition of what is ethical?
God is all-knowing and all-powerful
Which philosopher's concept is described as the 'teleological suspension of the ethical'?
Søren Kierkegaard
What is a result of a manager's lack of ethical behavior in the workplace?
Loss of employee respect and trust
What is a consequence of a business's lack of ethics becoming public knowledge?
A loss of credibility and customer base
According to Aristotle, what should be the focus of ethics?
The whole of a person's life
What is a challenge for a business that has recovered from a lack of ethics?
Restoring consumer confidence
What is the primary characteristic of a person of good character in the virtue approach?
Attainment of certain virtues
Which philosopher's writings served as a guide for Protestant Reformers like Martin Luther and Jean Calvin?
William of Ockham
What is a result of unethical behavior among employees?
Tension among employees and a lack of trust
What is the central issue in the relationship between religion and ethics, according to the text?
The conflict between religious and ethical principles
What do customers who abandon a company due to its lack of ethics typically do?
Find alternative products and services
What is a reason why employees might engage in unethical behavior?
Because they have unreachable quotas and goals
What is a consequence of not properly training employees?
They cut corners and make excuses for not completing work up to standards
What are personal ethics and business ethics?
Essentially the same thing, but with different applications
What is a difference between personal ethics and business ethics?
They have different legal obligations and social expectations
What can prevent unethical behavior in employees?
Consistently monitoring employee performance
What is an example of a value often included in personal ethics?
Friendliness
Learn about different models, philosophies, and principles governing ethical decision-making, and understand the three broad types of ethical theories to make logical and ethical decisions.
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