Treating Research and Development Costs as an Expense Rather Than

question 24

True/False

Treating research and development costs as an expense rather than a long-term asset may reduce a manager's inclination to participate in research and development activities.

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Definitions:

Interests

Concerns, benefits, or advantages of a person or group.

Utilitarian Theory

A normative ethical theory suggesting that the best action is the one that maximizes utility, typically defined as that which produces the greatest well-being of the greatest number of people.

Moral Feelings

Emotions that guide or influence ethical judgments and decisions, such as guilt, shame, or empathy.

Ethical Dilemma

A challenging situation where a person is confronted with several right values or moral duties but can only choose one, leading to ethical conflict.