Utilitarianism correct answers Decision Rule: maximize the benefits to society and minimize
harm
Advantages: replaces partially with science
Disadvantages: the means do not matter
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-STAKEHOLDER ANALYSIS
-ATTEMPT TO GET THE BEST RULE
-MAXIMIZE BENEFITS FOR SOCIETY
-GIRL IN TOWER
Theory of Justice: John Rawls correct answers Decision Rule: favor the least advantaged.
Advantages: unbiased approach to social justice
Disadvantages: denies free will and concept of meritocracy
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-DECISION MAKDE TO FAVOR THE LEAST ADVANTAGED
-SOCIAL CONTRACT
-VEIL OF UNAWARENESS
Theory of Rights correct answers Decision Rule:A decision is Ethical if it is free of fraud and
force. Do what you want as long as you're not hurting others
Advantages: Virtually complete freedom of action with minimal governmental intrusion
Disadvantages: Almost complete disregard of interests of others with a stake in behavior
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-NO LIES
-EMPHASIS ON RIGHTS OF DECISION MAKER
-EX: BANK LOANS
Ethics of Care- Gilligan correct answers Decision Rule: Focus on relationships, responsibilities
and emotions
Advantages: protects the weak and dependent
Disadvantages: neglects the concept of justice.
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
, -PRESERVATION OF RELATIONSHIPS
-RELIANCE ON EMOTIONAL RESPONSES
-EX: CERTAIN SMALL, ENTREPRENEURIAL BUSINESSES
Integrative social contract theory correct answers Decision Rule: Norm is authentic and not
inconsistent with hypernorms
Advantages:Accepts variations in cultural norms without succumbing to ethical relativism
Disadvantages: "Hypernorm" is vague and it's hard to respond properly when a norm conflicts
with a hypernorm
Ex: Levi Strauss and underage workers in Bangladesh
Hypernorm correct answers 1. Respect Human Dignity (recognizing value of human beings ex.
Providing a safe workplace)
2. Respect Human Rights ( avoid relationships that violate human beings right to health,
education, safety..ect)
3. Good citizenship (to the supprt the institutions on which the community depends)
Virtue Ethics correct answers Decision Rule: Focus is on character and motivations; rules are
derived from the relevant community (often a profession). is decision maker ethical?
Advantages: doesnt require much analysis
Disadvantages: not flexible
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-THE DISCLOSURE RULE
-OPINION OF ROLE MODEL OR GREATEST CRITIC
Objectivism correct answers Decision Rule: be rational and all you can be.
Advantages: reinforces personal responsibility
Disadvantages: individualistic and judgmental, does not protect the weak
WHAT TO LOOK FOR:
-DECISION MAKER'S INTEREST COMES FIRST
-EMPHASIS ON RATIONAL DECISIONS
EX: MOTIVE COMMUNICATIONS
-anything about happiness
Consequentialist correct answers consider consequences
Deontological correct answers focuses on duties, obligations, principles