A labor union negotiator insists that all union members be paid according to a standard schedule to ensure fairness. However, the management negotiator argues that a standard schedule would tie the hands of management and reduce operating profits. Which of the following best characterizes this dispute?

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The labor union negotiator is emphasizing the ethical norm of fairness, while the management negotiator is emphasizing the importance of operating profits. Thus, they are disagreeing about the relative priority of ethical norms.

A Labor Union Negotiator Insists That All Union Members Be