The idea that a retail shop owner should pay damages to a customer who was hurt by a salesperson is consistent with the ethical principle of:

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Compensatory justice involves paying damages or providing compensation to a victim who has suffered harm or loss due to the actions of another party. In this scenario, the retail shop owner paying damages to the injured customer is an example of compensatory justice. Restorative justice is focused on repairing harm and restoring relationships, rather than simply punishing wrongdoing (A). Retributive justice involves punishing wrongdoers to serve as a deterrent to others and uphold society's moral standards (C). Distributive justice concerns the fair allocation of resources in society (D), which is not directly relevant to this scenario.

The Idea That a Retail Shop Owner Should Pay Damages