Phil 316 (Dugas) Final Questions With Complete Solutions a theory of justice Correct Answers John Rawls's theory with the strategy of asking what we would choose to be the fundamental principles of society actual duty Correct Answers - more pressing duty
- most important duty/ takes priority in a situation or moral
dilemma argument Correct Answers a group of statements, some of which (premises) are intended to support another (conclusion) Assumptions of Risk Correct Answers Workers voluntarily put themselves in risky situations with knowledge that the task is not safe Bentham Correct Answers (utilitarian philosopher) idea that the only thing that matters Maximizing Happiness BFOQ - Bona Fide Occupational Qualificiations Correct Answers Job specifications to which civil rights law does not apply -Businesses must make reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilites -Language Barriers -physical appearance - tattoos, how an individual dresses, beards -lifestyle choices like smoking, alcohol -educational requirements -gap in employment history 1 / 3
Bystander Apathy Correct Answers Don't contribute towards the actions of others directly, but indirectly they do because they didn't step in Capital Gains Taxes Correct Answers works in favor of the wealthy and is dependent upon opportunities that are presented equally Card Check Correct Answers Majority of workers at a company demonstrate their desire for a union by signing up to join it.categorical imperative Correct Answers (Kant)
- consistent willing - If you can universalize it then it is moral
- never treat people as merely a means to an end - Respect
others humanity Collective Bargaining Correct Answers Negotiations between the representatives of organized workers and their employers of important issues.consequentialist theory Correct Answers morality of an actions is determined SOLELY by its consequences
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-ethical egoism -utilitarianism cost benefit analysis Correct Answers Cost to fix pollution vs.the Cost to clean it up afterwards 2 / 3
Day Care & Maternity Leave Correct Answers Decreases the amount of missed work days; Productivity and Moral Boost; Company gets a good reputation
- Women have right to equal treatment
- Right to develop their own potential
- Provides better balance between work and home life
- Wildly Uninterested in Consequences
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declining marginal utility of money Correct Answers later additions to income bring less happiness than earlier additions (more money you get, less happy it makes you) deontology Correct Answers duty-based normative ethical theory/ states that people should adhere to their obligations and duties when analyzing an ethical dilemma (nonconsequentialist)
diffusion of responsibility Correct Answers the more people around, people have the tendency to think someone else will take action Direct Strikes Correct Answers Workers as a unit stand against their company Some Ethical Guidelines 1) Just Cause - justified only if serious and job related.2) Proper Authorization - duly authorized, union and members 3) Last Resort - strike must come as a last resort discipline and discharge Correct Answers 2 principles: