Question

If Kendra was working in the home office in Ohio she never would have agreed to pay the government official to speed up the delivery of the cargo; but since she is working in the company’s foreign office, she agrees to the practice since it is considered normal in this country. Which philosophical approach to ethics is Kendra using to make her decision?

Answer 1

Answer:

Cultural relativism.

Explanation:

Cultural relativism is a term associated with the philosophical approach that lays emphasis on understanding a cultural belief, thought, or value in its particular social or cultural context. Such an approach the understanding and recognition of various cultures and their belief systems.

In the given question, Kendra is employing 'cultural relativism' to make her decision as she attempts to show understanding of the cultural practice of 'paying a government official to speed up the delivery' in the social context of the country('as it is considered normal in this country'). Therefore, it implies that she recognizes the cultural practice in its context by keeping her own cultural beliefs and values aside. Thus, 'cultural relativism' is the answer.