Which of the Following Actions Would Most Likely Be Permissible

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of the following actions would most likely be permissible according to the conventionalist approach to ethics but impermissible according to the utilitarian approach to ethics?

• A)failing to disclose purchase terms and conditions that make one's product less desirable than competing products
• B)selling legal products that are addictive and substantially damage the customer's health
• C)offering superior pricing and servicing policies to select customers who make a purchase within a specific period of time
• D)misleading the customer about the features and benefits of a product or service
• E)discontinuing product models that are successful in the marketplace but harmful to the environment

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Definitions:

Personal Standards

Individual beliefs or rules about the level of performance or behavior one should achieve or adhere to.

Hazing

Activities involving harassment, abuse, or humiliation used as a way of initiating a person into a group.

Self-Awareness

The conscious knowledge of one’s own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Social Facilitation

An improvement in performance observed when an individual performs an action in the presence of others, compared to when they are alone.