If the Only Question a Corporate Manager Asks Before She

question 19

Multiple Choice

If the only question a corporate manager asks before she takes an action is whether the benefit to the shareholders will outweigh the cost to the corporation,she would most likely using a(n) ________ ethical model.

• A)descriptive theory
• B)concurrent validity
• C)prescriptive theory
• D)utility thinking

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Definitions:

Central Authority

Describes an overarching governing body or entity that possesses the primary control or command within a system or organization.

Lao-Tzu

An ancient Chinese philosopher and writer, traditionally regarded as the founder of Taoism and the author of the "Tao Te Ching."

Tao Te Ching

An ancient Chinese text fundamental to Taoism, attributed to Laozi, that emphasizes living in harmony with the Tao, or the fundamental nature of the universe.

Presuppositions

Implicit assumptions or beliefs that are taken for granted without being explicitly stated, serving as a foundation for reasoning and discourse.