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What is a primary concern in business ethics according to the content?
What is a primary concern in business ethics according to the content?
- Achieving market dominance
- Commitment to goodwill and benefiting others (correct)
- Minimizing costs and expenses
- Maximizing shareholder profits
What aim does utilitarian philosophy have when applied to decision-making?
What aim does utilitarian philosophy have when applied to decision-making?
- Maximizing overall societal benefit (correct)
- Promoting individual rights
- Achieving institutional efficiency
- Increasing competitive advantage
Which of the following philosophers is associated with utilitarian thought?
Which of the following philosophers is associated with utilitarian thought?
- Friedrich Nietzsche
- David Hume
- Jeremy Bentham (correct)
- Immanuel Kant
What detrimental effect can arise from a leader's lack of commitment to ethical behavior?
What detrimental effect can arise from a leader's lack of commitment to ethical behavior?
Which ethical consideration is contrasted with utilitarianism in the content?
Which ethical consideration is contrasted with utilitarianism in the content?
Flashcards
Goodwill (Kant)
Goodwill (Kant)
The principle of acting based on good intentions and considering the well-being of others.
Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism
A philosophy emphasizing actions that bring the greatest happiness to the greatest number of people.
Business Ethics Crises
Business Ethics Crises
The potential negative consequences for companies when leaders prioritize self-interest over ethical behavior.
Utilitarian Approach to Social Decisions
Utilitarian Approach to Social Decisions
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Kant's Moral Philosophy
Kant's Moral Philosophy
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Study Notes
Ethical Philosophers
- Immanuel Kant (1724-1804) is a notable figure in ethics.
- Business ethics often highlight crises stemming from leaders' lack of ethical commitment, which prioritizes the well-being of others.
Utilitarian Philosophy
- Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill are influential figures in Utilitarianism.
- Utilitarianism, when applied to social, economic, or political decisions, seeks community improvement.
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Description
Explore the ideas of key ethical philosophers like Immanuel Kant and the fundamental principles of Utilitarianism as proposed by Jeremy Bentham and John Stuart Mill. This quiz examines how ethics influence decision-making in various contexts, including business and societal improvements.
