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.

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Emelia Brady

23 February, 22:45

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.

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Carlie Mcclure · Answer 1

Ethical decisions involve producing the best outcome for managers.

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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.