An auto designer chooses to devote his efforts to designing an automobile that is the safest vehicle possible. He does so because he wishes to save lives and prevent disabling injuries. He believes he and his employer have a duty to provide the public with the safest possible vehicle. The designer's approach to ethical decision-making is best characterized as:
A) utilitarian.
B) deontological.
C) ethically relative.
D) ethically fundamental.
B
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Managers’ expectations of employees can impact the employees’ motivation. This is called ______.
a. motivation process b. Pygmalion effect c. performance formula d. leadership
A Las Vegas theater offers a free performance. There is a two-drink minimum. This is an example of what strategy?
a. value-based pricing b. direct cross-subsidies c. multiparty d. utility and usage
Gwen applies for a homeowners' insurance policy on her house with Home & Life Insurance Company through Ivy, an agent who works for Home & Life. In this transaction, Ivy is
a. an agent for both parties. b. Gwen's agent, and not Home & Life's agent. c. Home & Life's agent, and not Gwen'sagent. d. not an agent for either party.
Regarding consumer products, which of the following is true?
A. All unsought products remain unsought forever. B. Convenience products are products that customers want to buy at the lowest possible price. C. Specialty products must be searched for. D. Price is not important at all for heterogeneous shopping products. E. Supermarkets may carry homogeneous shopping products.