CEA Ethical Principles & Moral Reasoning 4

Question 1

Which of the following is an example of an ethical dilemma?

Accepted Answer

Deciding between two equally compelling moral obligations that cannot both be fulfilled

Answer

An ethical dilemma arises when two or more legitimate moral obligations conflict and satisfying one necessarily compromises another.

Question 2

The practice of 'ethical egoism' holds that:

Accepted Answer

Each person ought to act in their own long-term self-interest

Answer

Ethical egoism is the normative theory that each person should act to maximize their own self-interest.

Question 3

Which concept explains why individuals in a group setting may feel less personal responsibility to act ethically?

Accepted Answer

Diffusion of responsibility

Answer

Diffusion of responsibility occurs when individuals feel less accountable for action or inaction because responsibility is shared among a group.

Question 4

In the context of business ethics, 'stakeholder theory' argues that organizations have ethical obligations to:

Accepted Answer

All parties affected by the organization's decisions

Answer

Stakeholder theory holds that businesses are morally obligated to consider the interests of all groups affected by their operations, not just shareholders.

Question 5

A professional refuses to disclose a client's illegal activity to authorities. This most likely conflicts with which ethical principle?

Accepted Answer

Justice

Answer

While confidentiality is important, justice requires that harmful or illegal actions be addressed, and withholding this information may perpetuate harm to others.

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CEA Ethical Principles & Moral Reasoning 4