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?
A)postformal
B)preconventional
C)conventional
D)postconventional

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The employee's decision is guided by postconventional moral reasoning, where decisions are based on personal principles and the concept of justice, rather than conformity to laws or social approval.

A Human Resources Employee at a Large Corporation Is Told