Module 2 discussion
Utilitarian Theory
In this module we will be discussing the concept of utilitarianism.
After reviewing the presentation from Pearson Learning Solutions and/or the
podcast in the background materials, consider an ethical issue that occurred in
a business setting that might be examined using utilitarian ethical principles
and assess the situation from a utilitarian perspective. Comment on the
usefulness and some of the problems with this approach in relation to
evaluating situations from an ethical position.
In each discussion forum, students are expected to respond
to the prompt by providing an informed, rigorous, and professional post. The
initial post should be at least 150 or more words. In addition, students are
required to respond at least 2 times to their classmates’ posts in a similarly
informed, rigorous, and professional manner. Peer replies should be at least
100 or more words in order to qualify as substantive. Refer to the discussion
rubric for more details.
