A manager chooses to tell affected employees about an impending layoff, despite the damage this causes to the stock price of the organization. She did this because it was "the right thing to do." Which model of ethics is she using?
A) justice
B) moral rights
C) utilitarian
D) mutual association

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The manager is using the moral rights model of ethics because she believes that it is the right thing to do to inform the affected employees about the impending layoff, even if it causes damage to the organization's stock price. This model focuses on respecting individuals' inherent rights and dignity, rather than just maximizing overall utility or maintaining fairness in distribution.

A Manager Chooses to Tell Affected Employees About an Impending