Diff 2 aacsb analytical thinking quest category

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AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Quest. Category: Concept
LO: 6.6 Contrast the three ethical decision criteria.
90) The three criteria for making ethical decisions are ________.
A) utilitarianism, creativity, and rights
B) historical precedents, rights, and utilitarianism
C) rewards, regulations, and time orientation
D) utilitarianism, rights, and justice
E) historical precedents, reward, and justice
Answer:
Explanation: D) There are three ways to frame decisions ethically. The first ethical yardstick is
utilitarianism, in which decisions are made solely on the basis of their outcomes, ideally to
provide the greatest good for the greatest number. Another ethical criterion is to make decisions
consistent with fundamental rights. A third criterion is to impose and enforce rules fairly and
impartially to ensure justice or an equitable distribution of benefits and costs.
D
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AACSB: Analytical Thinking
Quest. Category: Concept
LO: 6.6 Contrast the three ethical decision criteria.

91) You are the manager of a development group in a large computer software company. You
have decided that it is important for your group to understand the many ways that ethical
decisions can be made and you are designing a training program on the subject of ethics. If you
wish to emphasize the importance of making decisions consistent with fundamental liberties and
privileges, the focus of your teaching will be on ________.
C
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AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Quest. Category: Application
LO: 6.6 Contrast the three ethical decision criteria.