The Chapter Contends That Internet Companies Are in Business for the Money

question 24

Multiple Choice

The chapter contends that Internet companies are in business for the money and hence they really would prefer to keep their customers in the dark about how their personal data is being used to generate profits. Assuming this statement is true, with which ethical theory would you say these Internet companies are most aligned?

• A) Stockholder theory
• B) Stakeholder theory
• C) Property theory
• D) Fiduciary theory
• E) Normative theory

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