Which of the following statements is consistent with principle-based ethics?
A)Obligations, responsibilities, and commitments do not determine the correct approach to ethics.
B)Individuals have rights that should not be sacrificed in order to generate a net increase in the collective good.
C)Although certain acts are wrong, they should be performed for the overall happiness they may produce.
D)An act that produces the greatest beneficial consequences is the ethically right thing to do.

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Principle-based ethics, also known as deontological ethics, emphasizes duties, rights, and principles over the consequences of actions. Statement B reflects this by asserting that individual rights should not be sacrificed for the collective good, aligning with the deontological emphasis on respecting individuals' rights and duties.

Which of the Following Statements Is Consistent with Principle-Based Ethics