Victor, a Software Engineer, Accepted a Project for Developing an Easy-Buy

question 23

Multiple Choice

Victor, a software engineer, accepted a project for developing an easy-buy application for cell phones. The project had a stringent deadline that other engineers deemed impossible to complete. With proper planning and motivation, Victor was able to develop the application on time. Victor's accomplishment was rewarded with a pay increment. In this scenario, Victor was awarded a(n) _____ for his efforts.

• A) intrinsic reward
• B) extrinsic reward
• C) intangible reward
• D) natural reward

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Definitions:

Moral Hierarchies

The ranking of actions, individuals, or ideas on a scale of moral goodness or ethical superiority.

Ethical Relativism

The belief that morality is not universal and that ethical truths depend on the individuals and groups holding them.

Situational Ethics

A theory suggesting that ethical decisions should be made based on the specific context of a situation rather than fixed laws.

Deontology

An ethical theory that emphasizes duty, rules, and the inherent rightness of actions, irrespective of the consequences.