Question

The upper-level management of Nationwide Sales Corporation wants to fire Andy because he is a nonproductive employee. Using a utilitarian approach to business ethics, management would probably consider:____________
a. how all other employees in the company would feel about Andy's firing.
b. Andy's fundamental rights.
c. the costs and benefits of retaining a nonproductive employee.
d. how Andy and his family might suffer if Andy were to lose his job.

Answer 1

Answer:

C) the costs and benefits of retaining a nonproductive employee.

Explanation:

The utilitarian approach weighs actions in terms of the benefits received over the costs of carrying them out. It is the basis for the cost-benefit analysis, where an idea, activity or investment is good only if the benefits it generates offset the costs of carrying it out. The goal of the utilitarian approach is to maximize the benefits received while minimizing the costs.