Scenario B

question 15

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 3?

• A) Egoism
• B) Utilitarianism
• C) Relativism
• D) Virtue ethics
• E) Universalism

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Definitions:

Specialize

To focus on a particular area of production or work, allowing for increased efficiency and expertise in that area.

Scarcity of Resources

The fundamental economic problem of having seemingly unlimited human wants in a world with limited resources.

Necessity of Choice

An economic principle stating that due to scarce resources, individuals and societies must make decisions on how to best allocate those resources.

Self-Sufficient

The quality or condition of being able to fulfill all one's needs without reliance on external assistance.