Ethical Decision Making Approaches

Question 1

What are the decision making approaches?

Answer 1

1. Individualism
2. Utilitarian
3. Moral rights
4. Justice approach
5. Practical approach

Question 2

Define individualism

Answer 2

It is the action that promotes the individual’s bet long-term interests

Question 3

Define utilitarian approach

Answer 3

The greatest good for the greatest number

Question 4

Define moral rights

Answer 4

Decisions that are best for the moral rights of those people affected by them

Question 5

Define justice approach

Answer 5

Deciions must be based on standards of equity, fairness and impartiality

Question 6

Define practical approach

Answer 6

Taking all stakeholders’ interests into account