BUSA 2106 TEST QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS A+
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Which of the following statements is true of the social contract theory?
It has its origins in formalism.
Which of the following statements is true of formalism?
It focuses more on common good rather than on individual rights.
Ethical formalists maintain that ________.
individuals have rights that should not be infringed even at the expense of society
The ________, proposed by Kant, says that a person has a moral duty to act in
the way he or she believes everyone should act.
categorical imperative
Amy fakes a stomach ache to skip her gym class. A few weeks later, when her
friend, Sarah, lies to their gym teacher about being sick, Amy tells their teacher
that Sarah is lying about being sick. Amy tells the teacher that she is not in favor
of lying. According to Immanuel Kant, Amy would most likely be in violation of
________.
the categorical imperative
Who developed the social contract theory?
John Rawls
The social contract theory concerns itself with how to construct a just society
given ________.
the many inequalities of wealth, knowledge, and social status
Ethical formalism is illustrated in which of the following:
The openness in communication is deemed fundamental.
Which of the following is one of the ethical principles proposed by Rawls?
Everyone is entitled to certain equal basic rights, including liberty, freedom of
association, and personal security.
A formalist is best defined as one who:
Places ethical focus on the worth of an individual.
Which of the following is a possible conclusion that can be drawn when
comparing formalist and consequentialist approaches to solving an ethical
problem?
A formalist and a consequentialist will use different approaches to evaluating an ethical
problem, but may arrive at the same conclusion.
Which of the following statements best defines ethics?
Ethics is a formal system for deciding what is right and wrong and for justifying moral
decisions.
When speaking about ethics, the moral goals and objectives people choose to
pursue is called ________
the good
Which of the following is a difference between ethical and legal systems?
The legal system is an institution of state, whereas an ethical system is not an institution
of state.
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Which of the following statements is true of the social contract theory?
It has its origins in formalism.
Which of the following statements is true of formalism?
It focuses more on common good rather than on individual rights.
Ethical formalists maintain that ________.
individuals have rights that should not be infringed even at the expense of society
The ________, proposed by Kant, says that a person has a moral duty to act in
the way he or she believes everyone should act.
categorical imperative
Amy fakes a stomach ache to skip her gym class. A few weeks later, when her
friend, Sarah, lies to their gym teacher about being sick, Amy tells their teacher
that Sarah is lying about being sick. Amy tells the teacher that she is not in favor
of lying. According to Immanuel Kant, Amy would most likely be in violation of
________.
the categorical imperative
Who developed the social contract theory?
John Rawls
The social contract theory concerns itself with how to construct a just society
given ________.
the many inequalities of wealth, knowledge, and social status
Ethical formalism is illustrated in which of the following:
The openness in communication is deemed fundamental.
Which of the following is one of the ethical principles proposed by Rawls?
Everyone is entitled to certain equal basic rights, including liberty, freedom of
association, and personal security.
A formalist is best defined as one who:
Places ethical focus on the worth of an individual.
Which of the following is a possible conclusion that can be drawn when
comparing formalist and consequentialist approaches to solving an ethical
problem?
A formalist and a consequentialist will use different approaches to evaluating an ethical
problem, but may arrive at the same conclusion.
Which of the following statements best defines ethics?
Ethics is a formal system for deciding what is right and wrong and for justifying moral
decisions.
When speaking about ethics, the moral goals and objectives people choose to
pursue is called ________
the good
Which of the following is a difference between ethical and legal systems?
The legal system is an institution of state, whereas an ethical system is not an institution
of state.
