While on a business trip, a manager takes some friends to dinner for a social evening and then charges the dinner to his company's expense account. The ethical ________ norm would ask "Does this optimize the satisfaction of all constituencies?"
A) utility
B) rights
C) justice
D) caring
E) reciprocity

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The ethical norm of utility focuses on maximizing benefits or satisfaction for all stakeholders. In this scenario, the manager should consider if charging the dinner to the company's expense account maximizes benefits for all parties involved, including the company, the manager, and the friends.

While on a Business Trip, a Manager Takes Some Friends