Review the ethics theories described in the chapter. What are the implications for managing behavior in an organization of people having different ethical systems?

ETHICS THEORIES

Four major ethics theories have evolved in the Western world. This sectiondescribes each theory, its expected results, and objections to each theory.Figure 3.3 summarizes the main features of each theory.

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Utilitarianism Right-Based Ethics An action is morally right if the total net benefit of the action exceeds the total net benefit of any other action. Act utilitarianism Utilitarianism Rule utilitarianism A right is a person's just claim or entitlement. Negative rights: Do not interfere with another person's rights. Positive rights: A person has a duty to help others pursue their rights.