Senior Secondary (HKDSE) · Ethics and Religious Studies

Theory of Value and Virtue : Practice Questions

5 multiple-choice questions marked as you go, and 4 written questions with worked solutions. All on Theory of Value and Virtue .

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Question 1

1 mark

In the Theory of Value and Virtue, how is the concept of quality defined in relation to a person's character?

Question 2

1 mark

According to the Theory of Value and Virtue, how is "intrinsic value" distinguished from "instrumental value" in ethical discussions?

Question 3

1 mark

In a complex corporate dilemma, a manager must decide whether to disclose a minor flaw in a product that poses a negligible safety risk but would result in a massive financial loss due to a recall. The manager decides to disclose the flaw, stating that integrity is a "built-in value of the matter itself." However, a consultant argues that honesty in this situation should only be considered a "value desirably judged in terms of the achievement of other ends," such as the preservation of the company's long-term reputation.

According to the Theory of Value and Virtue, which statement correctly identifies the ethical frameworks applied by the manager and the consultant?

Question 4

1 mark

Which of the following best exemplifies an intrinsic value according to the Theory of Value and Virtue?

Question 5

1 mark

A person decides to prioritize the virtue of filial piety over the virtue of loyalty to a corrupt organization. According to the Theory of Value and Virtue, this process is an example of:

Question 6

2 marks

In the Theory of Value and Virtue, define instrumental value in terms of how the value of an object is desirably judged.

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Question 7

3 marks

According to the Theory of Value and Virtue, define instrumental value and explain how a quality like prudence can be judged in terms of achieving other ends.

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Question 8

6 marks

Using the concept of priority within the Theory of Value and Virtue, explain the process of ranking competing virtues when an individual faces a conflict between loyalty to a friend and integrity in a professional setting.

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Question 9

7 marks

A social worker discovers that a client, who is a struggling single parent, has been under-reporting income to receive higher welfare benefits to afford life-saving medication for their child. The social worker faces a conflict between the virtue of honesty and the virtue of compassion.

(a) Using the Theory of Value and Virtue, explain how the social worker’s assessment of the quality of their own professional character depends on how they resolve this conflict. (3 points)
(b) Discuss how the social worker can establish a priority between these two virtues by evaluating them as instrumental values versus intrinsic values. (4 points)

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