An American firm that sets up production units in China is accused of releasing untreated chemical waste into water bodies. The manager of the firm defends the firm stating that, factories in China set up by French and British firms also release untreated chemical waste into water bodies. In this example, the manager is using the utilitarian approach to business ethics.

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The manager is using the "two wrongs make a right" fallacy, not the utilitarian approach, which focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number.

An American Firm That Sets Up Production Units in China