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The utilitarian approach to ethics is best defined as:
 
  A. The approach where individuals will receive the greatest good and least harm, although the greatest number of people may suffer.
  B. The approach where most individuals receive the greatest good and no harm.
  C. The approach that provides the greatest good and the least harm for the greatest number, although individuals may suffer.
  D. The approach that provides the greatest good and the least harm for the greatest number and no individuals suffer.

Question 2

In attempting to manage today's organizations, many executives find that their past failures to give enough attention to the changing environment are now creating problems for them.
 
  Indicate whether the statement is true or false



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Answer to Question 1

C. The approach that provides the greatest good and the least harm for the greatest number, although individuals may suffer.

Answer to Question 2

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