LES 305 Exam 1 Questions And Answers
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Ethics unwritten rules we have developed for our interactions with eachother; govern
when we are sharing resources or honoring contracts
Divine Command Theory based on religious beliefs, made on the basis of a divine being
Ethical Egoism Theory act in our own self interest and should not interfere with w/ others
Categorical Imperative Theory you cannot use other in a way that gives you a "one-sided
benefit;" must operate under the same usage rules... universal law that everyone else follows
Contradictions and Justice Theory determine what are good rules for society; blank slate
Rights Theory everyone has a set of rights; gov't's job to enforce those rights
Plato & Aristotle solving ethical dilemmas requires training; develop and nurture set of
virtues
, LES 305 Exam 1 Questions And Answers
100% Correct
Utilitarian Theory greatest good for the greatest number of people
Moral Relativists Theory "time and place ethics;" making ethical decisions based on
circumstances
Ways we avoid ethical dilemmas re-labeling and rationalizing
Primum non nocere "above all, do no harm"
Laura Nash List of tests.... study those
Blanchard & Peale "Is it legal? Is it balanced? How does it make you feel?"
Warren Buffet front of the newspaper test: contemplating any business act, an employee
should ask himself if whether he would be willing to see it on the front page of the local
newspaper
Wall Street Journal 1. In compliance with the law?
100% Correct
Ethics unwritten rules we have developed for our interactions with eachother; govern
when we are sharing resources or honoring contracts
Divine Command Theory based on religious beliefs, made on the basis of a divine being
Ethical Egoism Theory act in our own self interest and should not interfere with w/ others
Categorical Imperative Theory you cannot use other in a way that gives you a "one-sided
benefit;" must operate under the same usage rules... universal law that everyone else follows
Contradictions and Justice Theory determine what are good rules for society; blank slate
Rights Theory everyone has a set of rights; gov't's job to enforce those rights
Plato & Aristotle solving ethical dilemmas requires training; develop and nurture set of
virtues
, LES 305 Exam 1 Questions And Answers
100% Correct
Utilitarian Theory greatest good for the greatest number of people
Moral Relativists Theory "time and place ethics;" making ethical decisions based on
circumstances
Ways we avoid ethical dilemmas re-labeling and rationalizing
Primum non nocere "above all, do no harm"
Laura Nash List of tests.... study those
Blanchard & Peale "Is it legal? Is it balanced? How does it make you feel?"
Warren Buffet front of the newspaper test: contemplating any business act, an employee
should ask himself if whether he would be willing to see it on the front page of the local
newspaper
Wall Street Journal 1. In compliance with the law?
