The decision maker in the Volkswagen scenario ends up placing the most value on the potential benefit to people working inside the company or shareholders rather than the welfare of all stakeholders. Which ethical theories could the decision maker be employing?

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The decision maker prioritizes the benefit to a specific group (people working inside the company or shareholders) over the welfare of all stakeholders, which aligns with egoism (self-interest) and social group relativism (prioritizing the interests of a specific group). Utilitarianism could also be interpreted in a way that prioritizes the greatest benefit for a specific group, although traditionally it focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number.

The Decision Maker in the Volkswagen Scenario Ends Up Placing