Chelsea believes that it is ethical for companies to outsource all work to under-developed countries so that the outsourcing companies can pay lesser wages. By doing so, the outsourcing company can reduce manufacturing expenses and, instead, pay its managers higher salaries. Which of the following theories of ethical thought is associated with her beliefs?

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Rule utilitarianism can be defined as the belief that an action is morally right if it conforms to a rule that leads to the greatest good for the greatest number of individuals. In this case, Chelsea believes that outsourcing work to under-developed countries will lead to lower costs for the outsourcing company, which can then be used to pay higher salaries to managers. While this may not benefit the workers in under-developed countries, Chelsea believes that overall it will lead to greater good for the company and its managers. This aligns with the principles of rule utilitarianism.

Chelsea Believes That It Is Ethical for Companies to Outsource