LES 305 Exam 1 questions and answers 2026\2027 A+
Grade
Ethics
- correct answer unwritten rules we have developed for our interactions with eachother; govern when
we are sharing resources or honoring contracts
Divine Command Theory
- correct answer based on religious beliefs, made on the basis of a divine being
Ethical Egoism Theory
- correct answer act in our own self interest and should not interfere with w/ others
Categorical Imperative Theory
- correct answer 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
- correct answer determine what are good rules for society; blank slate
Rights Theory
- correct answer everyone has a set of rights; gov't's job to enforce those rights
Plato & Aristotle
- correct answer solving ethical dilemmas requires training; develop and nurture set of virtues
Utilitarian Theory
- correct answer greatest good for the greatest number of people
, Moral Relativists Theory
- correct answer "time and place ethics;" making ethical decisions based on circumstances
Ways we avoid ethical dilemmas
- correct answer re-labeling and rationalizing
Primum non nocere
- correct answer "above all, do no harm"
Laura Nash
- correct answer List of tests.... study those
Blanchard & Peale
- correct answer "Is it legal? Is it balanced? How does it make you feel?"
Warren Buffet
- correct answer 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
- correct answer 1. In compliance with the law?
2. Contribution to the company?
3. Short and Long Term consequences
Immanual Kent
- correct answer "do unto others as you would like them to do unto you"
Steps for Analyzing Ethical Dilemmas
- correct answer (6) Look at list
2 questions companies are faced with on social responsibility issues
- correct answer 1. Whose interests should a corporation serve?
2. To whom should a corporation be responsive in order to best serve that interest?
Grade
Ethics
- correct answer unwritten rules we have developed for our interactions with eachother; govern when
we are sharing resources or honoring contracts
Divine Command Theory
- correct answer based on religious beliefs, made on the basis of a divine being
Ethical Egoism Theory
- correct answer act in our own self interest and should not interfere with w/ others
Categorical Imperative Theory
- correct answer 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
- correct answer determine what are good rules for society; blank slate
Rights Theory
- correct answer everyone has a set of rights; gov't's job to enforce those rights
Plato & Aristotle
- correct answer solving ethical dilemmas requires training; develop and nurture set of virtues
Utilitarian Theory
- correct answer greatest good for the greatest number of people
, Moral Relativists Theory
- correct answer "time and place ethics;" making ethical decisions based on circumstances
Ways we avoid ethical dilemmas
- correct answer re-labeling and rationalizing
Primum non nocere
- correct answer "above all, do no harm"
Laura Nash
- correct answer List of tests.... study those
Blanchard & Peale
- correct answer "Is it legal? Is it balanced? How does it make you feel?"
Warren Buffet
- correct answer 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
- correct answer 1. In compliance with the law?
2. Contribution to the company?
3. Short and Long Term consequences
Immanual Kent
- correct answer "do unto others as you would like them to do unto you"
Steps for Analyzing Ethical Dilemmas
- correct answer (6) Look at list
2 questions companies are faced with on social responsibility issues
- correct answer 1. Whose interests should a corporation serve?
2. To whom should a corporation be responsive in order to best serve that interest?
