Hideki Has Recently Relocated from Japan and Is Now Employed

question 20

Multiple Choice

Hideki has recently relocated from Japan and is now employed at an American business. To make sure that his mentoring relationship will be effective, it is important that his mentor is:

• A) also Japanese.
• B) not necessarily Japanese but Asian.
• C) culturally conscious.
• D) a male.

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Definitions:

Utilitarian Ethics

An ethical theory that emphasizes the outcomes of actions, proposing that the most ethical decisions are those that maximize happiness or well-being for the greatest number of people.

Morally Correct

Acting in accordance with ethical principles and acknowledged standards of right and wrong behavior.

Greatest Good

A principle often associated with utilitarian ethics, emphasizing the action that results in the most benefit or happiness for the greatest number of people.

Cost-benefit Analysis

A systematic approach to estimate the strengths and weaknesses of alternatives, used to determine the best option in terms of benefits outweighing costs.