A Manager Knows That, If She Monitors Her Employees' E-Mail

question 84

Multiple Choice

A manager knows that, if she monitors her employees' e-mail transmissions, she can identify those employees who are less productive. However, she decides not to monitor the e-mail, because employees will see it as an invasion of privacy. This manager is likely subscribing to the ______________ view of moral decision making.

• A) Rule utilitarianism.
• B) Individual ethical egoism.
• C) Act utilitarianism.
• D) Universal ethical egoism.

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Definitions:

Private Sector

The part of the economy that is not state-controlled and is run by individuals and companies for profit.

Ad Hoc Relationships

Temporary and specific relationships formed for a particular task or purpose, without a long-term commitment.

Collaboration

The act of working jointly with others, especially in a joint intellectual effort, to achieve a common goal or produce a shared outcome.

Collective Impact

A collaborative effort by various stakeholders (government, nonprofits, businesses) to address complex social problems through agreed upon strategies, shared measurements, and continuous communication.