ASSIGNMENT 08
C06I Business Ethics
Directions: Be sure to save an electronic copy of your answer before
submitting it to Ashworth College for grading. Unless otherwise stated,
answer in complete sentences, and be sure to use correct English, spelling
and grammar. Sources must be cited in APA format. Your response should
be four (4) double-spaced pages; refer to the "Assignment Format" page
located on the Course Home page for specific format requirements.
Respond to the items below.
1. What is traditional utilitarianism? With traditional utilitarianism, how
do you determine what the moral thing to do on any particular
occasion might be? Include mention of the four (4) considerations to
determine what the moral thing to do on any particular occasion
might be.
2. Why is utilitarianism attractive to many? Discuss three (3) reasons.
3. What is the ecological ethic?
4. How does utilitarianism support the ecological ethic?
Grading Rubric
Please refer to the rubric on the next page for the grading criteria for this
assignment.
