The Utilitarian Rule States That an Ethical Decision

question 14

Multiple Choice

The utilitarian rule states that an ethical decision:

• A) best protects the rights of people affected.
• B) produces the greatest good for the greatest number of people.
• C) distributes benefits and harms in a fair way.
• D) is one that can be communicated with no reluctance.
• E) is relevant to financial effectiveness of the organization.

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Definitions:

Share Dividend

A share dividend is a payment made by a corporation to its shareholders, usually in the form of additional shares rather than cash.

Retain Earnings

Profits that a company keeps or reinvests in itself instead of distributing to its shareholders as dividends.

Rate Of Return

The enhancement or decline in financial value of an investment over a certain course, characterized as a percentage of the investment's initial outlay.

Annual Dividend

The total dividend payment a shareholder receives from a stock or investment in a year, expressed on a per-share basis.