Scenario A

question 20

Multiple Choice

Scenario A. Use the information given below to answer the following three questions:
An energy drink corporation faces an ethical question. There has been a problem with the accounting process that has resulted in higher profits being reported than what was actually earned. A meeting is held where senior management decides how to handle the situation. The people at the table have varying views of the appropriate action to be taken. Sarah wants to report the error because she is worried about her job should the information about a cover-up be leaked. Ben wants to report the error because it is the honest thing to do, and he feels that is fundamental to business and society. After hearing the opinion of his colleagues, Ray says he wants to report the error as well because he prefers to agree with the consensus.
-Which ethical system does Sarah use in her decision making?

• A) Universalism
• B) Egoism
• C) Utilitarianism
• D) Relativism
• E) Conventionalism

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Definitions:

Operations

The day-to-day activities involved in running a business, such as production, sales, and administration.

Residual Value

The estimated value that an asset will have at the end of its useful life, after depreciation has been deducted.

Useful Life

The estimated duration a fixed asset is expected to be economically useful to an organization, beyond which it may be depreciated or disposed of.

Average Rate of Return

A financial ratio that measures the profitability of an investment, calculated as the average annual profit divided by the initial investment cost.