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You are the owner of a factory that makes candy bars. One morning, you notice an employee intentionally inserting an insect into a piece of candy. You can't stop the line of production in time, and therefore can't find the piece of candy. It is mixed in with thousands of other pieces. After analyzing the situation, you determine that the negative publicity associated with recalling the candy was not worth the very small risk of a consumer getting ill. You fire the employee, but do not recall the candy. Does your solution align with the utilitarian, moral rights, or justice model of ethics? Describe why.


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Political Philosophy

An area of philosophy that explores questions about government, political structures, justice, rights, freedom, and the role of politics in human society.

Income Equalization

Policies or practices aimed at reducing the disparity in income among individuals in an economy.

Utilitarianism

The political philosophy according to which the government should choose policies to maximize the total utility of everyone in society.

Deccan Sultanates

A group of five dynasties that ruled over the Deccan Plateau in south-central India from the 14th to the 17th century, known for their contributions to Indian art and architecture.

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