When Considering Ethics, How Does an Action Differ from the Consequences

question 79

Multiple Choice

When considering ethics, how does an action differ from the consequences of that action?

• A) Acts carry moral weight, while consequences are neutral to the person taking the action.
• B) Acts are morally neutral, while consequences have ethical weight.
• C) Acts carry concrete moral implications, while consequences are subject to interpretation.
• D) An act has moral implications for the actor, while consequences have moral implications only for those acted upon.

---

Definitions:

Conditional Sales Agreement

An agreement where the sale is contingent on meeting specific conditions, such as the buyer making all payments as agreed.

Balance Sheet

A financial statement that summarizes a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity at a specific point in time, giving a snapshot of its financial condition and liquidity.

Payment Schedule

A plan that outlines the dates and amounts for payments due over a period.

CRA

Can refer to the Canada Revenue Agency, the agency responsible for the administration of tax laws for the Canadian government, or to the Community Reinvestment Act, a United States federal law designed to encourage commercial banks and savings associations to help meet the needs of borrowers in all segments of their communities.