A virtue-ethics-minded manager is trying to persuade a utilitarian-minded employee of the benefit of giving up some of her responsibilities to a new employee. The manager's best argument would likely be that ______.
A) giving the new employee some important tasks will make her feel welcome, raise overall productivity, and benefit everyone in the department
B) giving the new employee some important tasks is the virtuous thing to do
C) giving the new employee some important tasks will make the new employee happier
D) relinquishing some tasks will free up some of the older employee's time and give her more needed leisure

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The best argument for a utilitarian-minded employee would focus on outcomes that maximize overall happiness or benefit. Option A emphasizes increased overall productivity and benefits for everyone, aligning with utilitarian principles of the greatest good for the greatest number.

A Virtue-Ethics-Minded Manager Is Trying to Persuade a Utilitarian-Minded Employee