The ___________ States That an Ethical Decision Should Maximize Benefits

question 52

Multiple Choice

The ___________ states that an ethical decision should maximize benefits to society and minimize harms.

• A) principle of value
• B) theory of cost-benefit analysis
• C) principle of efficacy
• D) principle of utility

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Definitions:

Solid Waste Disposal

The process of managing, treating, and disposing of solid waste materials generated by households, businesses, and industries.

Primary Responsibility

The foremost duty or obligation assigned to a person or entity.

EPA

The Environmental Protection Agency, a U.S. federal agency responsible for protecting human health and the environment through regulations and policies.

Emission Standards

Regulations that set the maximum amount of pollutants that can be released into the environment by vehicles and industrial plants.