A Large Manufacturer Is Considering Closing Its Factory in Canada

question 45

Multiple Choice

A large manufacturer is considering closing its factory in Canada and relocate to Mexico where labour costs will be lower.The discussion around the board room table reflects multiple ethical perspectives.The HR Director interjects: "Look,we are all wrapped up in this issue and keep going around in circles.This morning on the way to work,I asked a friend of mine who doesn't even work in our industry for his opinion.Do you want to hear what he said?" The HR Director,in asking her friend for an opinion,was using
Which ethical test?

• A)Categorical imperative
• B)Utilitarianism
• C)Ventilation test
• D)Good puppy theory
• E)Good person test

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Definitions:

Personal Goals

Individual objectives that a person aims to achieve, which can be short-term or long-term and vary in nature.

Achievable Goals

Objectives that can realistically be accomplished within a given timeframe and with available resources.

McGregor

Douglas McGregor, an American social psychologist who proposed the Theory X and Theory Y concepts of employee motivation and management.

Theory Y

A management concept based on the belief that employees are intrinsically motivated to work and can be trusted with responsibility and autonomy.