WGU D072 TASK 1 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT |
MANAGERIAL & ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING ANALYSIS |
FULLY DETAILED RUBRIC-ALIGNED MODEL SUBMISSION | 2026
UPDATED
90 Questions with Answers and Detailed Rationales
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This comprehensive examination preparation guide has been meticulously developed to help you succeed in the
WGU D072 TASK 1 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT | MANAGERIAL & ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING
ANALYSIS | FULLY DETAILED RUBRIC-ALIGNED MODEL SUBMISSION | 2026 UPDATED. It contains 90
carefully selected questions that reflect the most current exam content and testing strategies. Each question is
accompanied by a correct answer and a detailed rationale that explains the underlying pathophysiology,
pharmacology, or clinical reasoning.
Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
identify areas requiring further question format and content
study areas
Concept Reinforcement – Deepen your Confidence Building – Develop test-taking
understanding through strategies and reduce
evidence-based exam anxiety
rationales
Time Management – Practice answering
questions under simulated
exam conditions
Review Summary 90 Questions
Foundations - Application - WGU D072 TASK 1 Performance Assessment Managerial & Ethical
Decision-making Analysis Fully Detailed Rubric-aligned Model Submission 2026 Updated Managerial &
Ethical Decision-making Undergraduate YEAR 4 / Graduate
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
Ethical Leadership AND 1-15 Ethical, Manager, Critical, Decision-making, Ethics
Decision-making
Frameworks
Managerial Decision-making 16-30 Manager, Likely, Company, Ethical, Approach
Processes AND Models
Corporate Social 31-45 Manager, Ethical, Whether, Company, Country
Responsibility AND
Stakeholder Theory
Organizational Ethics AND 46-60 Ethical, Manager, According, Decision-making, Company
Culture
Legal AND Regulatory 61-75 Ethical, Manager, Model, Section, Likely
Compliance IN Business
Conflict OF Interest AND 76-90 Ethical, Manager, Company, Analysis, Decision-making
Ethical Dilemmas
TOTAL 90 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - Ethical Leadership AND Decision-making
Frameworks
Q1.
A multinational corporation plans to outsource manufacturing to a country with lower
labor standards to reduce costs. A utilitarian analysis would consider which of the
following as the PRIMARY ethical justification for proceeding?
A. The action respects the inherent dignity B. The cost savings will be passed to
of workers by providing employment. consumers, increasing overall market
efficiency.
C. The net aggregate happiness is D. The company has a fiduciary duty to
maximized when considering all affected shareholders to maximize profits.
parties globally.
Correct: C - The net aggregate happiness is maximized when considering all affected
parties globally.
Rationale:Utilitarianism judges actions by their consequences, focusing on the greatest good
for the greatest number. It requires a comprehensive assessment of all stakeholders affected,
not just shareholders or consumers. The other options reflect deontological, economic
efficiency, or stockholder theory perspectives, not utilitarian calculus.
Why the other answers are wrong:
A. Appeals to inherent dignity are deontological, not consequentialist.
B. Focuses on market efficiency rather than aggregate utility across all affected.
D. Stockholder primacy is a separate ethical stance, not utilitarian.
Reference: WGU D072 Course Material, Unit 2: Ethical Frameworks
Q2.
In designing a corporate ethics program, which combination of elements is MOST critical
for fostering an ethical culture that reduces misconduct?
A. Comprehensive written policies and B. Strong whistleblower protection and a
periodic online training modules. zero-tolerance punishment system.
C. Visible ethical leadership, open D. Annual ethics audits and public reporting
communication channels, and accountability of violations.
at all levels.
Correct: C - Visible ethical leadership, open communication channels, and accountability
at all levels.
Page 3
, Section A - Ethical Leadership AND Decision-making Frameworks
Rationale: Research shows that ethical culture is driven by leadership modeling, open
dialogue, and consistent accountability-not merely compliance programs. Policies and training
are necessary but insufficient without leadership commitment. Punitive systems can deter
reporting, and audits alone don't change behavior.
Why the other answers are wrong:
A. Policies and training are foundational but lack the active, behavioral components.
B. Overemphasis on punishment can discourage reporting and is not the primary driver.
D. Audits and reporting are reactive, not proactive culture builders.
Reference: WGU D072 Course Material, Unit 4: Ethical Culture and Leadership
Q3.
A manager discovers that a key supplier uses child labor, but switching suppliers would
delay a critical product launch. Using an integrative social contracts theory (ISCT)
approach, the manager should FIRST:
A. Assess whether the supplier's practice B. Apply the company's home-country legal
violates a hypernorm that overrides local standards to the supplier's operations.
norms.
C. Calculate the cost-benefit ratio of D. Consult with the supplier's local
continuing versus switching suppliers. community to understand cultural norms.
Correct: A - Assess whether the supplier's practice violates a hypernorm that overrides
local norms.
Rationale:ISCT distinguishes between hypernorms (universal principles) and legitimate local
norms. Child labor generally violates hypernorms regarding human rights, so it cannot be
justified by local custom. The other options ignore the priority of hypernorms or reduce ethics
to legal or economic calculations.
Why the other answers are wrong:
B. Legal standards are not necessarily ethical; ISCT requires moral, not legal, evaluation.
C. Cost-benefit analysis is utilitarian, not ISCT.
D. Local norms are relevant only if they don't conflict with hypernorms.
Reference: WGU D072 Course Material, Unit 3: Global Ethics
Q4.
A publicly traded company's board is deciding whether to invest in a costly environmental
cleanup that exceeds regulatory requirements. Which ethical perspective would MOST
directly support the investment as a moral duty?
A. Stockholder theory, because it maximizes B. Stakeholder theory, because the
long-term shareholder value. company has obligations to all affected
parties.
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MANAGERIAL & ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING ANALYSIS |
FULLY DETAILED RUBRIC-ALIGNED MODEL SUBMISSION | 2026
UPDATED
90 Questions with Answers and Detailed Rationales
100 PERCENT GUARANTEED PASS
INSTANT DOWNLOAD ANSWERS INCLUDED
IMPORTANCE OF THIS DOCUMENT
This comprehensive examination preparation guide has been meticulously developed to help you succeed in the
WGU D072 TASK 1 PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT | MANAGERIAL & ETHICAL DECISION-MAKING
ANALYSIS | FULLY DETAILED RUBRIC-ALIGNED MODEL SUBMISSION | 2026 UPDATED. It contains 90
carefully selected questions that reflect the most current exam content and testing strategies. Each question is
accompanied by a correct answer and a detailed rationale that explains the underlying pathophysiology,
pharmacology, or clinical reasoning.
Self-Assessment – Test your knowledge and Exam Preparation – Familiarize yourself with the
identify areas requiring further question format and content
study areas
Concept Reinforcement – Deepen your Confidence Building – Develop test-taking
understanding through strategies and reduce
evidence-based exam anxiety
rationales
Time Management – Practice answering
questions under simulated
exam conditions
Review Summary 90 Questions
Foundations - Application - WGU D072 TASK 1 Performance Assessment Managerial & Ethical
Decision-making Analysis Fully Detailed Rubric-aligned Model Submission 2026 Updated Managerial &
Ethical Decision-making Undergraduate YEAR 4 / Graduate
All answers with rationales
,Table of Contents
Content Area Questions Key Topics
Ethical Leadership AND 1-15 Ethical, Manager, Critical, Decision-making, Ethics
Decision-making
Frameworks
Managerial Decision-making 16-30 Manager, Likely, Company, Ethical, Approach
Processes AND Models
Corporate Social 31-45 Manager, Ethical, Whether, Company, Country
Responsibility AND
Stakeholder Theory
Organizational Ethics AND 46-60 Ethical, Manager, According, Decision-making, Company
Culture
Legal AND Regulatory 61-75 Ethical, Manager, Model, Section, Likely
Compliance IN Business
Conflict OF Interest AND 76-90 Ethical, Manager, Company, Analysis, Decision-making
Ethical Dilemmas
TOTAL 90 All questions include answers and detailed rationales
,Section A - Ethical Leadership AND Decision-making
Frameworks
Q1.
A multinational corporation plans to outsource manufacturing to a country with lower
labor standards to reduce costs. A utilitarian analysis would consider which of the
following as the PRIMARY ethical justification for proceeding?
A. The action respects the inherent dignity B. The cost savings will be passed to
of workers by providing employment. consumers, increasing overall market
efficiency.
C. The net aggregate happiness is D. The company has a fiduciary duty to
maximized when considering all affected shareholders to maximize profits.
parties globally.
Correct: C - The net aggregate happiness is maximized when considering all affected
parties globally.
Rationale:Utilitarianism judges actions by their consequences, focusing on the greatest good
for the greatest number. It requires a comprehensive assessment of all stakeholders affected,
not just shareholders or consumers. The other options reflect deontological, economic
efficiency, or stockholder theory perspectives, not utilitarian calculus.
Why the other answers are wrong:
A. Appeals to inherent dignity are deontological, not consequentialist.
B. Focuses on market efficiency rather than aggregate utility across all affected.
D. Stockholder primacy is a separate ethical stance, not utilitarian.
Reference: WGU D072 Course Material, Unit 2: Ethical Frameworks
Q2.
In designing a corporate ethics program, which combination of elements is MOST critical
for fostering an ethical culture that reduces misconduct?
A. Comprehensive written policies and B. Strong whistleblower protection and a
periodic online training modules. zero-tolerance punishment system.
C. Visible ethical leadership, open D. Annual ethics audits and public reporting
communication channels, and accountability of violations.
at all levels.
Correct: C - Visible ethical leadership, open communication channels, and accountability
at all levels.
Page 3
, Section A - Ethical Leadership AND Decision-making Frameworks
Rationale: Research shows that ethical culture is driven by leadership modeling, open
dialogue, and consistent accountability-not merely compliance programs. Policies and training
are necessary but insufficient without leadership commitment. Punitive systems can deter
reporting, and audits alone don't change behavior.
Why the other answers are wrong:
A. Policies and training are foundational but lack the active, behavioral components.
B. Overemphasis on punishment can discourage reporting and is not the primary driver.
D. Audits and reporting are reactive, not proactive culture builders.
Reference: WGU D072 Course Material, Unit 4: Ethical Culture and Leadership
Q3.
A manager discovers that a key supplier uses child labor, but switching suppliers would
delay a critical product launch. Using an integrative social contracts theory (ISCT)
approach, the manager should FIRST:
A. Assess whether the supplier's practice B. Apply the company's home-country legal
violates a hypernorm that overrides local standards to the supplier's operations.
norms.
C. Calculate the cost-benefit ratio of D. Consult with the supplier's local
continuing versus switching suppliers. community to understand cultural norms.
Correct: A - Assess whether the supplier's practice violates a hypernorm that overrides
local norms.
Rationale:ISCT distinguishes between hypernorms (universal principles) and legitimate local
norms. Child labor generally violates hypernorms regarding human rights, so it cannot be
justified by local custom. The other options ignore the priority of hypernorms or reduce ethics
to legal or economic calculations.
Why the other answers are wrong:
B. Legal standards are not necessarily ethical; ISCT requires moral, not legal, evaluation.
C. Cost-benefit analysis is utilitarian, not ISCT.
D. Local norms are relevant only if they don't conflict with hypernorms.
Reference: WGU D072 Course Material, Unit 3: Global Ethics
Q4.
A publicly traded company's board is deciding whether to invest in a costly environmental
cleanup that exceeds regulatory requirements. Which ethical perspective would MOST
directly support the investment as a moral duty?
A. Stockholder theory, because it maximizes B. Stakeholder theory, because the
long-term shareholder value. company has obligations to all affected
parties.
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