Ethical Principles & Moral Reasoning Flashcards
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Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma?
Answer: Deciding between two equally compelling moral obligations that cannot both be fulfilled
An ethical dilemma arises when two or more legitimate moral obligations conflict and satisfying one necessarily compromises another.
The practice of 'ethical egoism' holds that:
Answer: Each person ought to act in their own long-term self-interest
Ethical egoism is the normative theory that each person should act to maximize their own self-interest.
Which concept explains why individuals in a group setting may feel less personal responsibility to act ethically?
Answer: Diffusion of responsibility
Diffusion of responsibility occurs when individuals feel less accountable for action or inaction because responsibility is shared among a group.
In the context of business ethics, 'stakeholder theory' argues that organizations have ethical obligations to:
Answer: All parties affected by the organization's decisions
Stakeholder theory holds that businesses are morally obligated to consider the interests of all groups affected by their operations, not just shareholders.
A professional refuses to disclose a client's illegal activity to authorities. This most likely conflicts with which ethical principle?
Answer: Justice
While confidentiality is important, justice requires that harmful or illegal actions be addressed, and withholding this information may perpetuate harm to others.
Which of the following best describes 'moral courage'?
Answer: The willingness to act ethically even when facing personal risk or social pressure
Moral courage is the disposition to act on one's ethical convictions despite fear of personal, professional, or social consequences.
Which reasoning approach asks 'What would a reasonable, wise person do in this situation?'
Answer: The reasonable wise person standard
The reasonable wise person standard is a practical ethical benchmark that considers what a knowledgeable, fair-minded person with good judgment would do.