Tim is the bookkeeper for a social services agency. The new agency director is t

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Tim is the bookkeeper for a social services agency. The new agency director is turning in reimbursement requests for large amounts of money without providing receipts. Tim strongly suspects these amounts are exaggerated. He points out tactfully that receipts are required, and the director agrees to supply them. Soon after, Tim discovers that the director has given him a raise, and the undocumented claims continue.

Tim considers that if he does not report his suspicions, he can enjoy his raise, but if he doesn’t and the problem is real and discovered, he might get into trouble. Tim is employing the

egoism principle.

utility principle.

principle of duties.

none of the above

egoism principle.

utility principle.

principle of duties.

none of the above

Explanation / Answer

Tim is employing the egoism principle in this situation as he is talking the normative position; which he ought to do; i.e. what is in his own self-interest

Egoism principle; is the correct option

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