Consumers View the Illegal Downloading of Copyrighted Materials as More

question 132

True/False

Consumers view the illegal downloading of copyrighted materials as more unethical if the person's motivation is primarily utilitarian, then if it is for a hedonistic reason.

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Definitions:

Fairly Applied

Implementing policies or decisions in a just, unbiased manner, ensuring equal treatment for all involved.

Individualism View

Emphasizes the importance of individual rights, autonomy, and self-interest over collective or group considerations in decision making and ethics.

Ethical Behaviour

Acting in ways consistent with society's accepted principles of right and wrong.

Long-term Advantage

A competitive edge or benefit that a company or individual maintains over an extended period.