Ms. Chen manages a clothing store. Her boss, the district manager, suggests that she fire competent employees who are old or unattractive because "they aren't good ambassadors for our brand." Ms. Chen tells her boss, "I'm sorry, but I can't do as you ask. If anyone found out that we did this, it would damage the company's reputation. The average shopper wouldn't want to do business with us." Which ethical rule is Ms. Chen applying?

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Ms. Chen is applying the practical rule, which considers whether a decision would be acceptable to the public if it were to become known. She is concerned about the company's reputation and how the public would perceive the decision.

Ms Chen Manages a Clothing Store