Exam 5: Ethical Perspectives

______ altruistic attitudes and actions include demonstrating commitment and loyalty, protecting organizational resources, and whistleblowing.

Jeremy Bentham is one of the theorists associated with altruism.

What is "the veil of ignorance?"

Explain why altruism is more important to leaders than followers.

______ altruistic behaviors include making contributions to promote social welfare, reducing pollution, ensuring product safety, and maintaining customer satisfaction.

The term ______ means "without exception."

______ argued that people should do what is morally right no matter the consequences.

Which of the following is not one of the applications of Kant's perspective?

John Dewey was a spokesperson for utilitarianism.

What do utilitarianism and the categorical imperative have in common?

Utilitarianism seeks to minimize harm for the greatest number of people.

Which of the following was not part of Virginia Held's model?

Which ethical approach may focus on an individual being duty bound?

Utilitarian decision makers almost always reach the same conclusions when faced with the same dilemma.

Differences in status, wealth, and ability disappear behind the ______.

In ______, people are never a means to an end; they are the ends.

Concern for others promotes healthy ______.

Taking a pragmatic approach is inflexible.

______ argued that ethical dilemmas should be approached scientifically as well.

______ argued that we should never treat people as a means to an end.