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:

Direct Labor-Hours

The total amount of labor time directly involved in manufacturing a product or delivering a service, often used as a basis for allocating overhead costs.

Variable Manufacturing Overhead

Overhead costs that fluctuate directly with the volume of production output, such as utilities and indirect materials.

Raw Materials

The basic, unprocessed inputs used in manufacturing to produce goods and finished products.

Price Variance

The difference between the actual cost and the standard or expected cost of an item or service.