Which statement best describes the utilitarian decision-making process?
a. The needs of the many outweigh the needs of the few.
b. Every individual's needs are provided for regardless of the cost to society.
c. The consequences are not important if the best decision is made.
d. Decisions are based on social rules, which apply to all similar situations.
A
In utilitarian thinking, a problem would be weighed to find a solution that would promote the best outcomes for the greatest number of individuals. Individual needs are weighed against the needs of the whole. Positive outcomes for the greatest number of individuals is the basis for utilitarian thinking. Each situation is addressed individually, but with the basic premise of utilitarian thinking.
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