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.   Socially constructed
B.   Synergy
C.   Hierarchy
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.   Mills
C.   Aristotle
D.   Rawls
Question #3
Which ethical perspective argues that decisions should be based on what does the most good for the greatest number of people?
A.   categorical imperative
B.   confucianism
C.   altruism
D.   utilitarianism
Question #4
Which of the following is a cognitive decision-making skill or competency?
A.   exercising business citizenship
B.   moral reasoning
C.   moral sensitivity
D.   moral courage
Question #5
Which is a true statement about Aristotelian ethics?
A.   build character through good habits
B.   it is easy to find the ethical middle ground
C.   seek pleasure
D.   make the right choices by following rules or principles
Question #6
The “Golden Mean” is identified with which ethical perspective?
A.   Kant’s categorical imperative
B.   utilitarianism
C.   aristotelian ethics
D.   confucianism
Question #7
The Categorical Imperative has been criticized for ______.
A.   being hard to remember
B.   undermining the moral courage of decision makers
C.   arguing that universal principles apply in every situation
D.   disrespecting the rights of individuals
Question #8
A boss bullying an employee violates which of Kant’s categorical imperatives?
A.   treating humanity as an end
B.   justice as fairness
C.   the golden mean
D.   equal liberties
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.   Aristotelian ethics approach
C.   Rawl’s justice as fairness
D.   Utilitarian approach
Question #10
What is the goal for utilitarianism?
A.   maximize the good effects or outcomes of decisions
B.   maximize profits
C.   pursue what is best for one’s self
D.   define personal goals and virtues

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