The Volkswagen engineers who participated in the cheating action likely made their decision based on deontological calculations.

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Deontological ethics focuses on the morality of an action based on rules, regardless of the consequences. The Volkswagen engineers' decision to cheat on emissions tests was likely driven by utilitarian considerations (focusing on outcomes, such as financial gain or avoiding penalties) rather than deontological calculations.

The Volkswagen Engineers Who Participated in the Cheating Action Likely