Ethical wrong is done either by intending to deceive consumers in order to manipulate their buying behavior, treating them as a mere means to one's own ends (the Kantian approach) or by the harmful consequences for consumers, competitors and overall market efficiency (the utilitarian approach) but not by both. A) TRUE B) FALSE

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Skyler Barber

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26 April, 23:34

Ethical wrong is done either by intending to deceive consumers in order to manipulate their buying behavior, treating them as a mere means to one's own ends (the Kantian approach) or by the harmful consequences for consumers, competitors and overall market efficiency (the utilitarian approach) but not by both. A) TRUE B) FALSE

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Blake Ayers · Answer 1

The correct answer is letter "B": False.

Explanation:

Kantian ethics, named after Immanuel Kant (1724-1804), propose that actions such as theft or lying are absolutely forbidden even when the action brings the individual certain level of happiness. The Utilitarian Approach pursues obtaining maximum satisfaction by minimizing harm. Though, that minimal harm is subjective since it could represent greater harm for the individuals affected.

Thus, in both Kantian and utilitarian approaches ethical wrong is committed by deceiving consumers, producers, and the overall market efficiency.