BUS 251 TEST ONE
1. (1) _____ consist of rules of conduct established by the government of a society to maintain
harmony, stability, and justice.
Morals
Ethics
Laws
Values
2. (1) Developing and formulating rules in line with values defines:
ethics.
conduct.
law.
rationalism.
3. (1) _____ sees law and morality as united in a common and fundamental bond.
Ethical relativism.
Social contract theory.
Utilitarianism.
Natural law theory.
4. (1) The theory of _____ argues that each of us can judge a person’s ethical decisions only by initially
placing ourselves in the other person’s place.
ethical relativism
situational ethics
social ethics
ethical realism
5. (1) _____ is a philosophical theory that says ethical values can be determined by a proper
application of human reason.
Utility thinking
Rational ethics
Social contract theory
Ethical relativism
6. (1) The law exercises the power of _____ to confiscate privately owned land for community
purposes.
eminent domain
the ultimate ruler
social justice
property statutes
7. (1) Which of the following do positive law theory and natural law theory have in common?
They originate from an outside source that has emerged from within society.
They believe that human values apply to all people at all times.
They believe that human decency will ultimately triumph over human cruelty.
They believe in forming and dictating ethical decisions to people.
8. (1) Samantha believes that one can only judge another’s ethical decisions by “standing in his/her
shoes.” Samantha believes in
situational ethics.
social contract theory.
utilitarianism.
natural law theory.
9. (1) According to ethical relativism:
human values apply to all people at all times.
both natural law and positive law form the basis for its beliefs.
there are no objective or absolute standards of right and wrong.
the morality of an action is determined by its ultimate effects.
10. (1) Which of the following is true about the social contract theory?
It explains how to formulate values that permit a society to run smoothly.
It advocates a society in which people must fend for themselves.
It states that to live harmoniously, people must give up certain freedoms.
It states that people cannot be forced to adhere to rules, or be punished for not doing so.
