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Utilitarian Organization

A utilitarian organization is structured to achieve the greatest good for the greatest number, focusing on efficiency and effectiveness in resource allocation and decision-making.

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Utilitarian organizations are designed to maximize overall well-being by focusing on efficiency and effectiveness in their operations. They operate under the principles of utilitarianism, which advocates for actions that produce the greatest good for the greatest number. This approach influences var...

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Key Terms

Utilitarianism
An ethical theory that advocates for actions that maximize happiness and well-being.

Example: Utilitarianism suggests that the best action is the one that results in the most overall benefit.

Efficiency
The ability to achieve maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example: A utilitarian organization seeks to operate efficiently to maximize resources.

Effectiveness
The degree to which an organization meets its goals and objectives.

Example: An effective organization not only operates efficiently but also achieves its intended outcomes.

Resource Allocation
The process of distributing available resources among various projects or business units.

Example: Utilitarian organizations allocate resources based on potential impact.

Stakeholder
Any individual or group that has an interest in the outcome of an organization’s actions.

Example: Employees, customers, and the community are all stakeholders in a business.

Ethical Dilemma
A situation in which a difficult choice must be made between two or more conflicting ethical principles.

Example: Utilitarian organizations often face ethical dilemmas when prioritizing stakeholder needs.

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Key Concepts

efficiencyeffectivenessresource allocationdecision-making