Question

Matthew manages the sales team at an information technology (IT) firm. His focus is to conduct business in accordance with his firm's mission and vision, while making as much money as possible for the firm and conforming to the basic rules of the society. He ensures that his actions embody ethical custom. In this scenario, Matthew's view of corporate social responsibility is most likely rooted in the _____ tradition.

Answer 1

Answer: utilitarian

Step-by-step explanation:

Utilitarianism: this is one of the oldest, best known and most influential moral theories.

Like other forms of moral theories, its core principles is that whether an action is morally right or wrong depends on the final outcome or effects of such actions.

To be more specific, the only effects of actions that are relevant here are the good and bad results that they produce that such action produces nothing else matters.