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BA 300 Final Exam Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
Utilitarianism Ans: Decision Rule: maximize the benefits
to society and minimize harm
Advantages: replaces partially with science
Disadvantages: the means do not matter
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS
-ATTEMPT TO GET THE BEST RULE
-MAXIMIZE BENEFITS FOR SOCIETY
-GIRL IN TOWER
Theory of Justice: John Rawls Ans: Decision Rule: favor
the least advantaged.
Advantages: unbiased approach to social justice
Disadvantages: denies free will and concept of
meritocracy
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-DECISION MAKDE TO FAVOR THE LEAST ADVANTAGED
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-SOCIAL CONTRACT
-VEIL OF UNAWARENESS
Theory of Rights Ans: Decision Rule:A decision is Ethical
if it is free of fraud and force. Do what you want as long
as you're not hurting others
Advantages: Virtually complete freedom of action with
minimal governmental intrusion
Disadvantages: Almost complete disregard of interests of
others with a stake in behavior
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-NO LIES
-EMPHASIS ON RIGHTS OF DECISION MAKER
-EX: BANK LOANS
Ethics of Care- Gilligan Ans: Decision Rule: Focus on
relationships, responsibilities and emotions
Advantages: protects the weak and dependent
Disadvantages: neglects the concept of justice.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-PRESERVATION OF RELATIONSHIPS
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-RELIANCE ON EMOTIONAL RESPONSES
-EX: CERTAIN SMALL, ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESSES
Integrative social contract theory Ans: Decision Rule:
Norm is authentic and not inconsistent with hypernorms
Advantages:Accepts variations in cultural norms without
succumbing to ethical relativism
Disadvantages: "Hypernorm" is vague and it's hard to
respond properly when a norm conflicts with a
hypernorm
Ex: Levi Strauss and underage workers in Bangladesh
Hypernorm Ans: 1. Respect Human Dignity (recognizing
value of human beings ex. Providing a safe workplace)
2. Respect Human Rights ( avoid relationships that violate
human beings right to health, education, safety..ect)
3. Good citizenship (to the supprt the institutions on
which the community depends)
Virtue Ethics Ans: Decision Rule: Focus is on character
and motivations; rules are derived from the relevant
community (often a profession). is decision maker
ethical?
Advantages: doesnt require much analysis
Disadvantages: not flexible
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BA 300 Final Exam Questions and
Answers Latest 2026
Utilitarianism Ans: Decision Rule: maximize the benefits
to society and minimize harm
Advantages: replaces partially with science
Disadvantages: the means do not matter
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS
-ATTEMPT TO GET THE BEST RULE
-MAXIMIZE BENEFITS FOR SOCIETY
-GIRL IN TOWER
Theory of Justice: John Rawls Ans: Decision Rule: favor
the least advantaged.
Advantages: unbiased approach to social justice
Disadvantages: denies free will and concept of
meritocracy
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-DECISION MAKDE TO FAVOR THE LEAST ADVANTAGED
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-SOCIAL CONTRACT
-VEIL OF UNAWARENESS
Theory of Rights Ans: Decision Rule:A decision is Ethical
if it is free of fraud and force. Do what you want as long
as you're not hurting others
Advantages: Virtually complete freedom of action with
minimal governmental intrusion
Disadvantages: Almost complete disregard of interests of
others with a stake in behavior
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-NO LIES
-EMPHASIS ON RIGHTS OF DECISION MAKER
-EX: BANK LOANS
Ethics of Care- Gilligan Ans: Decision Rule: Focus on
relationships, responsibilities and emotions
Advantages: protects the weak and dependent
Disadvantages: neglects the concept of justice.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-PRESERVATION OF RELATIONSHIPS
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-RELIANCE ON EMOTIONAL RESPONSES
-EX: CERTAIN SMALL, ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESSES
Integrative social contract theory Ans: Decision Rule:
Norm is authentic and not inconsistent with hypernorms
Advantages:Accepts variations in cultural norms without
succumbing to ethical relativism
Disadvantages: "Hypernorm" is vague and it's hard to
respond properly when a norm conflicts with a
hypernorm
Ex: Levi Strauss and underage workers in Bangladesh
Hypernorm Ans: 1. Respect Human Dignity (recognizing
value of human beings ex. Providing a safe workplace)
2. Respect Human Rights ( avoid relationships that violate
human beings right to health, education, safety..ect)
3. Good citizenship (to the supprt the institutions on
which the community depends)
Virtue Ethics Ans: Decision Rule: Focus is on character
and motivations; rules are derived from the relevant
community (often a profession). is decision maker
ethical?
Advantages: doesnt require much analysis
Disadvantages: not flexible
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