Ethical Egoism Is

question 48

Multiple Choice

Ethical egoism is:

• A) The view that without religion, each person ends up pursuing only his or her own self-interest.
• B) The view that everyone, including religious people, is ultimately motivated only by self-interest.
• C) The view that each person is morally obligated to pursue only his or her own self-interest.
• D) The view that there is an enduring self that persists through time and survives the death of the body.

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Definitions:

Variable Manufacturing Costs

These are costs that vary directly with the level of production output, including materials, labor, and certain overheads.

Salespersons

Individuals who sell goods and services to customers, aiming to meet customer needs and achieve sales targets.

Absorption Costing

An accounting approach that incorporates all costs of production, including both variable and fixed overheads, into the price of a product.

Variable Costing

An accounting method that includes only variable production costs in the cost of goods sold and treats fixed overhead costs as period expenses.