A Physician Running a Busy Practice Makes Decisions for His

question 32

Multiple Choice

A physician running a busy practice makes decisions for his employees on a regular basis. The physician would describe himself as "moral man with common sense, a sense of justice, and courage who makes the right decisions in life by focusing on these moral traits." What theory of decision making is being employed by this physician?

• A) deontological
• B) utilitarian
• C) virtue ethics
• D) consequence-oriented theory
• E) duty-oriented theory

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Definitions:

FIFO Method

First-In, First-Out method; an inventory valuation method where goods first purchased or produced are the first to be sold, used in accounting to calculate the cost of goods sold and ending inventory.

Ending Work

Also known as ending work in process, it refers to the value of goods still in production at the end of an accounting period.

Process Inventory

Inventories that are in various stages of production within the manufacturing process, also known as work in process inventory.

Processing Department

A division within a manufacturing facility where a specific type of processing or operation is completed; materials move through departments in sequence until completed.