Which of the Following Statements About Manipulation Would a Strong

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about manipulation would a strong believer of the principle-based ethical tradition most likely support?

• A)Cases of paternalistic manipulation, in which someone is manipulated for their own good, are acceptable.
• B)Manipulation executed without deception is acceptable.
• C)Even unsuccessful manipulations are guilty of ethical wrong.
• D)The ethical consequence of manipulation depends on the personal characteristics of the manipulator.

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Definitions:

Circular Flow Diagram

An illustration showing the flow of resources from households to firms and of products from firms to households. These flows are accompanied by reverse flows of money from firms to households and from households to firms.

Resource Market

A market where resources (like labor, capital, and land) are bought and sold, allowing businesses to acquire what they need to produce goods and services.

Resource Market

A market where resources (or inputs) for production, such as labor, land, and capital, are bought and sold.

Financial Capital

Financial capital comprises the funds necessary for businesses to buy what they need to produce their products or to provide their services, including money, credit, and other financial instruments.