g for the purposes of this analysis, assume that this is an accurate assessment of the costs/benefits involved (that is, you should assume that no additional costs or benefits will arise)(although keep in mind that the true costs of a particular course of action may not always be accurately identified and quantified.) when businesses engage in a cost/benefit analysis, they often take too narrow a view of the potential costs and benefits, particularly in thinking about the implications of the decision over time or in the long-term. while this is an important concern that you should consider when undertaking an ethical analysis, for these questions you should accept as fact that the above assessment of costs/benefits is a true reflection of the real costs/benefits to both the company and to society. refer to fact scenario a: question a1: using the standard cost-benefit analysis, the design change should not be made/implemented.