题目

What is the name given to an approach to ethical decision-making which considers the 'right' decision to be the one which

results in the greatest good to the greatest number of people in a given situation?

A

Utilitarianism

B

Deontology

C

Virtue ethics

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Rationale: Utilitarianism is based on 'usefulness': the greatest good of the greatest number.

Deontology is an alternative approach based on absolute moral principles (or categorical imperatives): what is morally 'right'

in a situation. Virtue ethics is a belief in pursuing positive moral qualities, which flow out into behaviour.

多做几道

 Which of the following would raise ethical issues for a manufacturer of fast-moving consumer goods?

 (i) The materials used in manufacture of the goods 

(ii) The quality of the goods

 (iii) How the goods are advertised 

(iv) How much its raw materials suppliers pay their staff 

(v) How the goods are packaged 

A

(ii) and (iii) only

B

(i), (ii) and (iii) only

C

(ii), (iii) and (v) only

D

(i), (ii), (iii), (iv) and (v)

Reliability, responsibility, , courtesy and respect are the personal qualities

expected of an accountant.

Which of the following words correctly complete this statement?

A

Accountability

B

Social responsibility

C

Timeliness

D

Ambition

You have been asked to work on a major investment decision that your company will be making, and discover that your

brother-in-law is the managing director of a firm that may benefit from the outcome of the decision. You have no intention of

allowing this to influence the advice you give your firm, and you know that your brother-in-law will not try to influence you in

any way

What professional quality would make you consider handing this task to a colleague, or otherwise raising questions with your

superiors?

A

Scepticism

B

Accountability

C

Independence of mind

D

Independence in appearance

Which of the following would not represent an ethical objective in relation to employment practices?

A

Guarantee of minimum wages

B

Proactive health, safety and welfare promotion

C

Promotion of workforce diversity

D

Employability training

Of the three main sources of rules that regulate the behaviour of businesses, the minimum level of acceptable behaviour is set by which?

A

Non-legal rules and regulations

B

Ethics

C

The law

D

Society

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