Why Does Utilitarianism Seem to Suggest That the Engineer Should

question 9

Multiple Choice

Why does utilitarianism seem to suggest that the engineer should help Volkswagen cheat on emissions?

• A) Utilitarianism tends to consider only direct, immediate negative impacts into its calculations.
• B) Cheating would benefit the engineer's in-group, such as managers and coworkers.
• C) In calculating what benefits the greatest good, the tally seems to lean slightly in favor of cheating.
• D) Environmental impacts are generally not factored into a utilitarian calculation.

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Definitions:

Raw Materials Quantity

The amount or volume of raw materials required or used in the production process, often measured to assess inventory needs and costs.

Variance

The difference between planned or expected performance and the actual outcome.

Occupancy Expenses

Expenses associated with the use of a physical location, including lease payments, utility bills, and taxes on the property.

Spending Variance

The difference between the actual amount spent and the budgeted amount planned to be spent in a given period.