The USBureau of Artifacts,a Federal Agency,produces Collectible Items Such as Commemorative

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Essay

The U.S.Bureau of Artifacts,a federal agency,produces collectible items such as commemorative coins and medals.Due to prior incidents of theft,a video surveillance was conducted on the production line.The video surveillance caught Sean,a line employee,dropping medals on the floor and later picking them up and putting them in his pocket while sweeping the workplace.Based on the tape,Mint officials searched Sean's locker and found the stolen medals.Can Sean have the search invalidated on the grounds that it was unjustified? Explain your answer.

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Utilitarianism

The moral philosophy that says that we should act in such ways as to provide the greatest good (understood as happiness or pleasure) for the greatest number of people as we possibly can.

Self-Interest

The concern for one's own advantage and well-being, often driving human behavior and decision-making.

Social Richness

The concept that different forms of communication, including face-to-face and digital mediums, vary in their ability to convey meaningful social cues and emotional information.

Moral Law

A set of universal principles governing ethics and behavior, often believed to be inherent or divinely inspired, guiding the distinction between right and wrong.