Management of CareQuestion 2264 of 2368
A hospital manager divides limited resources to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number of people. Which ethical approach is this?
- Utilitarianism
- Deontology
- Care-based ethics
- Paternalism
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Correct answer: Utilitarianism
Utilitarianism judges actions by their consequences, with the standard of the greatest good for the most people.
Source: Nursing Management and Professional Concepts, 2nd edition (Open RN, Chippewa Valley Technical College, 2024), Ethical Practice: Ethical Theories. Licensed under CC BY 4.0.
Practice the topic "Management of Care"Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026