If the engineer in the Volkswagen scenario is following an egoist ethical theory, what question would be most important to ask about the possible action options?
A) "Which option will bring the most benefit to stakeholders?"
B) "Which option will cause the most harm to my social group?"
C) "Which option will be most likely to get the company caught and punished?"
D) "Which option will benefit me the most?"

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Egoism, as an ethical theory, focuses on the action that maximizes the individual's own interest or benefit. Therefore, an engineer following egoist ethics would prioritize actions based on how they benefit themselves personally, making option D the most relevant question to ask.

If the Engineer in the Volkswagen Scenario Is Following an Egoist