Mary Has Found a Way to Get Access to Her

question 66

Multiple Choice

Mary has found a way to get access to her school's grading database.She determines that she can change her own grades to a higher level without getting caught.She decides not to because she feels she wouldn't want someone to access her information and change things without permission so she won't do that to others.The ethical principle best described by this scenario is

• A)the golden rule.
• B)the Immanuel Kant's categorical imperative.
• C)the utilitarian principle.
• D)the risk aversion principle

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Definitions:

Straight-line Depreciation

A method of allocating the cost of a tangible asset over its useful life, evenly distributing the depreciation expense each year.

Double Declining-balance

A method of accelerated depreciation where an asset’s value is reduced at double the rate of traditional straight-line depreciation.

Net Income

The resultant profit or loss after all expenses and incomes, including tax expenses have been accounted for, over a period.

Straight-line Method

An approach to determining depreciation by consistently allocating the expense of an asset throughout its expected life.