How Is Absolutism Different from Ethical Relativism and Situational Ethics

question 22

Multiple Choice

How is absolutism different from ethical relativism and situational ethics?

• A) It applies utilitarianism.
• B) It holds that a cost-benefit analysis should be applied.
• C) It holds that whether an action is moral does not depend on the perspective of the person facing the ethical dilemma.
• D) It applies virtue ethics and concentrates on the accepted values of the person at issue as well as those of the community involved.
• E) It applies corporate ethics principles.

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Definitions:

Psychological Issue

Refers to mental or emotional conditions that impact an individual's thinking, feeling, mood, or behavior.

Low-Income

Referring to individuals or families that earn substantially less income than the average for their society or geographical area.

Admission-Free

Denotes situations or events where no fee is required to enter or participate.

Institutionalization

The process of establishing something as a norm or standard in an organizational or societal context.