Question

When considering the implications of its decision to provide an electric version of its cars, VW 

Multiple Choice 

must use moral imagination. 

put the demands of shareholders above stakeholders. 

should encourage nobles oblige at the expense of corporate social responsibility. 

should avoid moral courage and focus on cultural relativism. 

must engage ethics officers to ensure the legality of its decisions.

VW's goal of being the world leader in electric vehicles together with its decision to devote large resources to the effort signals 

Multiple Choice 

that personal ethics are important. 

that commitment to sustainability is a requirement for promotion.

 the engagement of ethics officers. 

 profits trump ethical behavior. 

 corporate social responsibility.

VW's decision to commit significant financial and R&D resources to electric vehicles can best be described as __ approach to business ethics. 

Multiple Choice 

 the Friedman doctrine 

a naïve immoralist 

 a utilitarian

 a cultural relativism 

 a righteous moralist

Answer 1

When considering the implications of its decision to provide an electric version of its cars, VW

Must use moral imagination

Moral imagination is the approach of moral decision making where the decision maker considers every possible situation. Thus this is the best approach to consider the various possible implications.

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VW’s goal of being the world leader in electric vehicles together with its decision to devote large resource to its effort signals

Corporate social responsibility

The move towards electric vehicles indicates a socially responsible effort. Considering that VW has been in ICE business for a long time, a move towards electric cars is definitely a sign of corporate social responsibility.

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VW’s decision to commit significant financial and R&D resources to electric vehicles can be best described as ____ approach to business ethics

Utilitarian

The utilitarian approach focuses on maximizing stakeholder benefits as the end result. By devoting large financial and R&D resources to electric vehicles it shows that it is focused on benefits to the shareholders, customers, society and the environment. As a result it is an utilitarian approach.