BUS 303 Midterm Exam Questions and
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Updated 2026
why teach EI? - encourage qualitative research... not
just number based
- courses must reflect a mix of academic
disciplines
Why is EI apart of ethics? - ethics decisions --> unconscious and
centered body and emotions
- our first reaction to value loaded q's is
physical and emotional
- consciousness and reason come later
good news about emotions - mostly rational, a response to aid
survival
can be modified through:
1. reason (top down)
2. meditation (bottom up)
what doe emotions have to do - knowledge and facts give you info
with ethics and values? - emotions tell you what the info means
to you
* studies on ppl w brain damage to
emotional parts of their brains make poor
social and life decisions despite high IQ
, reasons for meditation emotions are the cornerstone of self
awareness and awareness of others
- gives you access to your reflective mind
awareness of your emotions - know your values better
can help you - provides emotional dimension and
understanding of situations
modern ethical theories based on scientific principles
- algorithmic
- universalistic
- reductionistic vs. holistic
Normative Ethical Theory a theory that says, in general terms, what
is right or wrong and why it is right or
wrong
- principle --> action --> outcomes
- non-consequential: ethics of duty, rights
& justice
- consequential: Egoism, Utilitarian
Egoism The ethical system that defines the
pursuit of self-interest as a moral good
- maxmize self interest
invisible hand used to describe the process that turns
self-directed gain into social and
economic benefits for all
Answers with Verified Solutions | Latest
Updated 2026
why teach EI? - encourage qualitative research... not
just number based
- courses must reflect a mix of academic
disciplines
Why is EI apart of ethics? - ethics decisions --> unconscious and
centered body and emotions
- our first reaction to value loaded q's is
physical and emotional
- consciousness and reason come later
good news about emotions - mostly rational, a response to aid
survival
can be modified through:
1. reason (top down)
2. meditation (bottom up)
what doe emotions have to do - knowledge and facts give you info
with ethics and values? - emotions tell you what the info means
to you
* studies on ppl w brain damage to
emotional parts of their brains make poor
social and life decisions despite high IQ
, reasons for meditation emotions are the cornerstone of self
awareness and awareness of others
- gives you access to your reflective mind
awareness of your emotions - know your values better
can help you - provides emotional dimension and
understanding of situations
modern ethical theories based on scientific principles
- algorithmic
- universalistic
- reductionistic vs. holistic
Normative Ethical Theory a theory that says, in general terms, what
is right or wrong and why it is right or
wrong
- principle --> action --> outcomes
- non-consequential: ethics of duty, rights
& justice
- consequential: Egoism, Utilitarian
Egoism The ethical system that defines the
pursuit of self-interest as a moral good
- maxmize self interest
invisible hand used to describe the process that turns
self-directed gain into social and
economic benefits for all
