Chapter 3 Multiple Choice Questions

Evaluating business ethics: Normative ethical theories

Quiz Content

not completed
1. _______ theory can be described as a code of conduct to which all rational beings should adhere. This contrasts with ________ morality which is the code of conduct adopted by a particular group or society.

not completed
2. Under ethical ________ objective moral principles can be rationally determined, while ethical under ________ morality is both context dependant and subjective.

not completed
3. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Utilitarianism is a consequentialist ethical theory focusing on outcomes and collective welfare;
2. Egoism is a duty based ethical theory based on the principles of altruism and care for others;
3. Ethics of duty is a principle based ethical theory attributed to Emmanuel Kant.

not completed
4. Pick the correct description of the following term: Utilitarianism is…

not completed
5. Which of the following issues are common criticisms of utilitarianism?
1. Problems of quantification and calculation of outcomes;
2. Subjectivity of the individual assessing actions;
3. The distribution of utility;
4. The complexity of the theory.

not completed
6. _______ and _______ are both examples of _______ -based theories which are based on basic universal principles of right and wrong.

not completed
7. What term can be used to describe 'the hypothetical agreement between member of society and those who govern it which establishes the inter-relationships, rights and responsibilities on a fair basis'?

not completed
8. Which of the following statements are typical criticisms of Western modernist ethical theories?
1. They are too abstract;
2. They are too broad;
3. They are too objective and elitist;
4. They are too irrational and uncodified.

not completed
9. Which of the following statements are correct?
1. Virtue ethics focus on an individual's character and are based on the notion that humans can learn virtuous traits to lead a good life.
2. An ethic of care is a procedural, masculine based ethic centred around human dependence.
3. Post-modern ethics assert that ethics are context and individual specific and as such have an internal guide to ethics.

not completed
10. _______ locate morality beyond the sphere of rationality in an emotional 'moral impulse' towards others.

Back to top