CEA Ethical Principles & Moral Reasoning 2

Question 1

Which ethical framework judges the morality of an action solely by its outcomes?

Accepted Answer

Consequentialism

Answer

Consequentialism holds that an action is right or wrong based entirely on the results it produces.

Question 2

A manager discovers a minor safety violation but fears reporting it will damage team morale. Which principle best guides the decision to report?

Accepted Answer

Non-maleficence — preventing harm to others

Answer

Non-maleficence requires preventing foreseeable harm, which takes priority over short-term morale concerns.

Question 3

In Kant's categorical imperative, what does 'act only according to that maxim by which you can at the same time will that it should become a universal law' mean?

Accepted Answer

Only act in ways you could logically wish everyone to act without contradiction

Answer

Kant's universal law formulation requires that the principle behind your action be consistently applicable to all rational agents.

Question 4

Which of the following best describes 'moral relativism'?

Accepted Answer

Ethical standards vary by culture and no single standard is universally valid

Answer

Moral relativism holds that ethical judgments are true or false only relative to a particular cultural or individual framework.

Question 5

An employee is asked to falsify a report to protect the company's reputation. Which ethical principle is most directly violated?

Accepted Answer

Veracity

Answer

Veracity is the duty to tell the truth; falsifying a report is a direct violation of this principle.

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CEA Ethical Principles & Moral Reasoning 2