The Utilitarian Ethic States That an Action Is Ethical

question 8

Multiple Choice

The utilitarian ethic states that an action is ethical:

• A)as long as it is done with good intentions
• B)as long as the salesperson gets to decide what the outcome is
• C)as long as the positive consequences of the action outweigh the negative consequences of the action
• D)only if the salesperson does not attempt to influence the company's competitors
• E)only inasmuch as it produces results for the company

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