In Stage 1 of Kohlberg's Model, Ethical Reasoning Is Motivated

question 43

Multiple Choice

In stage 1 of Kohlberg's model, ethical reasoning is motivated by:

• A) Fear of punishment
• B) Satisfaction of one's needs
• C) Following the law
• D) Acting based on universal ethical principles

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Definitions:

Contribution Margin Ratio

The percentage of each sales dollar remaining after variable costs have been subtracted, indicating how much contributes towards fixed costs and profit.

Fixed Expenses

Expenses that do not fluctuate with changes in production level or sales volume, such as lease payments, insurance, and property taxes.

Margin of Safety

The difference between actual or expected sales and the break-even sales, measured to assess the risk of incurring losses.

Contribution Margin

The amount by which sales revenue exceeds variable costs, indicating how much contributes to covering fixed costs and generating profit.