A large manufacturer is considering closing its factory in Canada and relocate to Mexico where labour costs will be lower.The discussion around the board room table reflects multiple ethical perspectives.The President,Debra,argues: "How would you feel if we decided to move all our operations to Mexico,including your offices? Do we want this to become our standard of practice and apply it even to you?" The President is using which ethical test?

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The President is using the Categorical Imperative test, which asks if the action being considered could be turned into a universal law. She is suggesting that if they are willing to apply the same practice to their own offices, then it is not ethical to apply it to the Canadian factory workers.

A Large Manufacturer Is Considering Closing Its Factory in Canada