Madam Z, Constantine, and the clashing theories on their cards.
"A process-oriented theory focuses on the how of a phenomenon rather than just the what. This can include theories in psychology, like process-oriented psychology, which examines unconscious material through physical and interpersonal experiences, or in management, which views motivation as a rational, step-by-step process involving analysis, thought, and reaction. Other examples include process theories of motivation (like expectancy theory and equity theory) and scientific theories like the theory of evolution."
Consequentialism is an ethical theory that judges the morality of an action based on its outcomes or consequences. An action is right if it produces the best results for the greatest number of people, with popular examples including utilitarianism and ethical egoism. The core idea is that an action's consequences, rather than its intent, determine its moral worth.
In other words, Consequentialism judges an action by its outcome, while a "process-oriented theory" (often referred to as non-consequentialism) judges an action based on the process, rules, or duties involved, regardless of the outcome. Consequentialism focuses on the results, such as maximizing happiness , while a process theory focuses on adherence to rules, like not lying, even if it produces a worse result. These theories are opposites of one another.
