What Is a Weakness of Utilitarianism Within Organizations

question 88

Multiple Choice

What is a weakness of utilitarianism within organizations?

• A) A manager might make a decision that causes extreme harm to a few people so that the good of the majority is preserved.
• B) A manager might choose to harm or destroy the organization if the larger society disapproves of its mission.
• C) A manager may choose to play favorites with departments based on which has the best ethical record.
• D) A manager will have the organization repeatedly break the law if he or she does not believe in the good of those laws.

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