It Is a Principle of Ethics That "Ought" Implies "Can

question 48

Multiple Choice

It is a principle of ethics that "ought" implies "can." What does this mean?

• A) If you can do something, you ought to do it.
• B) There are some things you ought to do, but you can't.
• C) There are some things you can do, but you ought not.
• D) You are only morally responsible for things that you are capable of doing.
• E) You are only morally responsible for things that you ought to do.

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Definitions:

Raw Materials Account

An account in financial accounting that tracks the cost of materials not yet processed into finished goods.

Direct Materials Cost

The cost of raw materials that are directly traceable to a finished product and an essential part of manufacturing the product.

Transfer of Completed Goods

The movement of goods that have been finished in the manufacturing process from the production area to inventory or directly to sales.

Work in Process

Inventory consisting of goods that are in the process of being produced but are not yet finished.