For which of the following actions would you have to rely on an ethical principle other than the utilitarian principle to justify it? A)not hiring smokers to work for your 50-person business in order to save on healthcare premiums B)eliminating mandatory seatbelt laws C)hiring only men for a labour-intensive role D)giving $20 to every student in a 27-person class except for the 5 who have blue eyes.

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This action violates the ethical principle of justice and fairness, as it discriminates against women and goes against equal opportunity and diversity in the workplace. Utilitarianism would focus on maximizing overall happiness and the efficiency of the labor-intensive role, but would not necessarily consider the ethical implications of gender discrimination.

For Which of the Following Actions Would You Have to Rely