Max, the president of Maxwell, Inc. decides to take a personal pay cut instead of laying off 10,000 employees. He made this decision because the majority of his employees would benefit by maintaining a job. What view, or ethical principle, did Max use to make this decision? Outilitarian view Orights view Ojustice view O social view

Max, the president of Maxwell, Inc. decides to take a personal pay cut instead of laying off 10,000 employees. He made this decision because the majority of his employees would benefit by maintaining a job. What view, or ethical principle, did Max use to make this decision? Outilitarian view Orights view Ojustice view O social view

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Chapter5: Corporate Ethical Governance & Accountabililty

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