Steele Tool Company's decision makers view a particular risk in the use of Steele's product as open and obvious. Continuing to market the product without telling consumers of the risk could be justified from a perspective of
A) duty-based ethics.
B) Kantian ethics.
C) rights-based ethics.
D) utilitarian ethics.

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Utilitarian ethics focuses on the greatest good for the greatest number. If the decision makers believe that the benefits of the product outweigh the risks, they might justify not informing consumers based on the overall utility or benefit to society.

Steele Tool Company's Decision Makers View a Particular Risk in the Use