A manager may think it is wrong to terminate a person whose spouse has a terminal illness because a company has an absolute obligation to support its employees when they are vulnerable. With which ethical theory is the business manager acting consistently?
A) Deontology
B) Ethical relativism
C) Act utilitarianism
D) Ethical fundamentalism
E) Rule utilitarianism

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Deontology focuses on the adherence to moral duties and rules, suggesting that certain actions are inherently right or wrong, regardless of their consequences. In this scenario, the manager believes in the absolute obligation to support employees during vulnerable times, aligning with deontological ethics which prioritize duty over outcomes.

A Manager May Think It Is Wrong to Terminate a Person