In Utilitarianism

question 33

Multiple Choice

In utilitarianism

• A) it is permissible to focus on the best course of action for only those people involved in the immediate situation
• B) it is impermissible to focus on the best course of action for only those people involved in the immediate situation
• C) the best course of action for only those people involved in the immediate situation is irrelevant
• D) the best course of action is always the same for those people involved in the immediate situation and the majority of all people

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Definitions:

Over Time Cost

Additional expenses incurred by businesses when employees work beyond their regular hours, often paid at a higher rate than normal wages.

Supply Chain Collaboration

The cooperative efforts between different entities within the supply chain to optimize performance and reduce costs.

Aggregate Planning

A process by which a company determines optimal levels of capacity, production, subcontracting, inventory, and stockouts to meet demand over a specified future period.

Marginal Subcontracting Cost

Marginal subcontracting cost refers to the additional expense incurred by a company to subcontract one more unit of production or service, often considered when evaluating outsourcing options.