Utilitarianism Is Appealing as a Standard for Moral Decision Making

question 19

Multiple Choice

Utilitarianism is appealing as a standard for moral decision making in business. Which of the following provides a reason for this?

• A) Utilitarianism provides an objective way of resolving conflicts of self-interest.
• B) Utilitarianism provides a rigid approach to moral decision making.
• C) Utilitarianism provides a fuzzy standard for formulating and testing policies.
• D) Utilitarianism gives us firm rules to follow, rules that don't permit exceptions.

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Definitions:

Neural Impulses

Electrical signals transmitted along neurons, facilitating communication within the nervous system.

Action Potential

A temporary reversal of an electric charge across the membrane of a nerve cell (neuron), allowing for the transmission of nerve impulses.

Axon Membrane

The lipid bilayer covering an axon, critical in maintaining the electrical potential and facilitating the conduction of nerve impulses.

Positively Charged Ions

Atoms or molecules that have lost one or more electrons, resulting in a net positive charge.