Scenario B

question 85

Multiple Choice

Scenario B. Use the information given below to answer the following three questions:
A sales manager is facing an ethical situation wherein his toy company sold a scooter with a defective component. If he informs the customer and issues a recall, it would cost him a substantial amount of money. If the toy malfunctions, it could cause serious injury to the child playing with it. His colleagues have suggested three options:
Option 1: Keeping quiet about the defect
Option 2: Reviewing company policy, toy industry practices, and advice from colleagues
Option 3: Disclosing the defect and suggesting alternatives to eliminate the risk of injury
AACSB: Reflective Thinking
Blooms: Apply
Topic: Five Perspectives Shape Your Ethics
-Which ethical approach is illustrated by option 1?

• A) Egoism
• B) Utilitarianism
• C) Relativism
• D) Virtue ethics
• E) Life-cycle analysis

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Definitions:

Victimized

Having been made the target of wrongdoing or harm, often unjustly.

Schoolchild

An individual, typically a minor, who attends an educational institution such as an elementary or secondary school.

TroubleMaker

An individual often seen as causing disruptions or problems within a group or society.

Community Member

An individual who actively participates or identifies with a specific group sharing common interests, geography, or characteristics, contributing to the collective identity and support system of the community.