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A human resources employee at a large corporation is told by his supervisor to hire the supervisor's unqualified relative for a job. Even though he may get fired, this human resources employee chooses instead to hire a qualified applicant because he believes this is the "right thing" to do based on his own ethical standards. Which level of moral reasoning guided this employee's decision?


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Zero Sum Game

A zero-sum game is a situation in competitive settings where one party's gain is exactly balanced by the losses of other participants.

Person's Gain

Relates to the benefits or advancements a person realizes from a certain action or situation.

Person's Loss

Refers to the negative impact or detriment one experiences due to various reasons, such as job loss, demotion, or personal setbacks.

Human Capital

The collective skills, knowledge, or other intangible assets of individuals that can be used to create economic value for the individuals, their employers, or their community.

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