Which of the Following Statements Describes the Formalistic View of Ethics

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements describes the formalistic view of ethics?

• A)A decision that maximizes the ratio of good over evil for all those concerned is the ethical course.
• B)The rightness of an act depends little on the results of the act.
• C)The moral person renders ethical decisions based on the consequences of the decision.
• D)The moral person may be forced to shun a particular act that would result in greater immediate good.

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Definitions:

Organizational Control

The process through which a company controls and directs its resources to achieve its goals, involving procedures, standards, and policies for regulating performance.

Employee Autonomy

The degree to which employees have the freedom and independence to plan and execute their work tasks.

Holistic

An approach or perspective that emphasizes the importance of understanding the whole system, person, or problem rather than just focusing on its parts.

Information Transmission

The process of conveying data, knowledge, or information from one person, entity, or place to another.