Blaw 368 - Law Business and Society » Spring 2020 » Chapter 1 Quiz

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Question #1
______ refers to the fact that organizations are greater than the sum of their parts.
A.   Hierarchy
B.   Socially constructed
C.   Synergy
D.   None of these
Question #2
Which philosopher argued that we make better ethical decisions if we develop character traits and virtues, rather than by making right choices to follow rules and principles?
A.   Kant
B.   Aristotle
C.   Rawls
D.   Mills
Question #3
Which ethical perspective argues that decisions should be based on what does the most good for the greatest number of people?
A.   altruism
B.   utilitarianism
C.   confucianism
D.   categorical imperative
Question #4
Which of the following is a cognitive decision-making skill or competency?
A.   exercising business citizenship
B.   moral sensitivity
C.   moral courage
D.   moral reasoning
Question #5
Which is a true statement about Aristotelian ethics?
A.   seek pleasure
B.   it is easy to find the ethical middle ground
C.   make the right choices by following rules or principles
D.   build character through good habits
Question #6
The “Golden Mean” is identified with which ethical perspective?
A.   confucianism
B.   Kant’s categorical imperative
C.   utilitarianism
D.   aristotelian ethics
Question #7
The Categorical Imperative has been criticized for ______.
A.   disrespecting the rights of individuals
B.   being hard to remember
C.   undermining the moral courage of decision makers
D.   arguing that universal principles apply in every situation
Question #8
A boss bullying an employee violates which of Kant’s categorical imperatives?
A.   equal liberties
B.   the golden mean
C.   treating humanity as an end
D.   justice as fairness
Question #9
Jesse decided he would set some personal goals to develop his personal ethics rather than set a set of rules and guidelines. This is which kind of approach?
A.   Kant’s categorical imperative
B.   Utilitarian approach
C.   Rawl’s justice as fairness
D.   Aristotelian ethics approach
Question #10
What is the goal for utilitarianism?
A.   maximize profits
B.   maximize the good effects or outcomes of decisions
C.   define personal goals and virtues
D.   pursue what is best for one’s self

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