An auto designer chooses to devote his efforts to design an automobile that is the safest vehicle possible. He does so because he wishes to save lives and prevent disabling injuries. He believes he and his employer have a duty to provide the public with the safest possible vehicle. The designer's approach to ethical decision-making is best characterized as:

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The designer's approach is deontological because it focuses on the duty to provide the safest vehicle, emphasizing the moral obligation rather than the consequences of the action.

An Auto Designer Chooses to Devote His Efforts to Design