Question

Under the utilitarian model of ethics, the following is true: a. Ethical decisions involve producing the best outcome for managers. b. The use of a cost-benefit analysis for alternative actions is undertaken. c. Corporate decisions must create the greatest amount of good for the least numbers.

Answer 1

Answer:

The answer is b) The use of a cost benefit analysis for alternative actions is undertaken.

Explanation:

The concept or idea behind the utilitarian model of ethics is that what is right should be separated from what is wrong by using the outcome of action as basis of judgement. The aim of the act should be the greatest good for the greatest number of people. In options A and C, the outcome benefits only a specified or particular group of people whereas option B, the use of cost-benefit analysis, which is one of the main areas that applies utilitarianism is businesses, best suits this ideology.

Answer 2

Answer:

Ethical decisions involve producing the best outcome for managers.

Explanation:

Under the utilitarian model of ethics, ethical decisions involve producing the best outcome for managers because because the concept of Utilitarianism holds that what is ethical is determined by focusing on outcomes. Hence it looks at consequences and believes that the most ethical choice is that which  brings forth the greatest good for the greatest number.

In the light of the above meaning of utilitarianism, it is clear that it is not a cost-benefit analysis (which is the given option b) neither does it hold that what is ethical creates the greatest amount of good for the least numbers (option c) but for the greatest number.