Which of the Following Examples Illustrates the Weakness of Act

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following examples illustrates the weakness of act utilitarianism?

• A) Firm A refrains from accepting bribes even if that decreases its aggregate utility.
• B) Firm A takes Firm B's practice of offering bribes as a given and offers a matching bribe because that increases its aggregate utility.
• C) Firm B believes that offering a bribe is ethical because it boosts competition.
• D) Firms A and B consider bribery ethical in situations where a rational observer would understand the reason for the action.

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Definitions:

Monobromination

The chemical process of introducing one bromine atom into an organic molecule.

Monobrominated Product

A chemical compound resulting from the substitution of a hydrogen atom in an organic molecule with one bromine atom.

3-Methylpentane

3-Methylpentane is a branched-chain alkane with the formula C6H14, used as a reference compound in the study of hydrocarbon structures and reactions.

Major Organic Product(s)

The predominant products formed in an organic chemical reaction, typically favored under the reaction conditions used.