Moral Reasoning Based on Instrumental Orientation Tends to Occur at the ____

question 32

Multiple Choice

Moral reasoning based on instrumental orientation tends to occur at the ____ level of moral thinking.

• A) preconventional
• B) conventional
• C) postconventional
• D) unconventional

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Definitions:

Public Interest Theory

Suggests that regulations are supplied in response to the demand of the public for the correction of inefficient or inequitable market practices.

Price-fixing Theory

The economic analysis concerning agreements between competitors to sell a product or service at a set price, limiting competition.

Public Ownership

Ownership of assets, enterprises, or resources by governmental organizations rather than individuals or private companies.

Natural Monopolies

Market situations where a single supplier is more efficient in serving the entire market due to high fixed costs and significant economies of scale, commonly seen in utilities.