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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