Q. Utilitarianism is an approach in ethics that means:
  • (A) Fairness is the fundamental aspect of ethical conduct and people in a dispute should look at the situation outside of their own vested interests in the outcome to decide what is right.
  • (B) Journalists often face conflicts among ethical principles in the course of their work and must often make difficult decisions.
  • (C) Not all ethical precepts can be applied in all situations, but they do provide useful guidelines for media professionals in their behavior.
  • (D) Whatever does the most good for the most number of people is best.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Whatever does the most good for the most number of people is best.
Q. According to the text, which of the following designates the correct sequential progression?
  • (A) Values, beliefs, behaviour and attitude.
  • (B) Values, attitudes, beliefs, and behaviour.
  • (C) Values, behaviour, beliefs and attitudes.
  • (D) Values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviour.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (D) Values, beliefs, attitudes, and behaviour.
Q. The form of ethics that endeavors to help professionals decide what to do when they are confronted with a case or situation that raises an ethical question or moral problem is referred to as:
  • (A) Professional ethics.
  • (B) Business ethics.
  • (C) Organizational ethics.
  • (D) Ethical climate.
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βœ… Correct Answer: (B) Business ethics.