Samantha Eagles, the CEO of Gama Tech., shuts down offshore operations of the company during a period of economic recession. This resulted in over 20% cut in the workforce but was instrumental in keeping the company profitable and in saving the jobs of the remaining workers. Which ethical viewpoint would Susan most likely use to justify her decision?

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The utilitarian ethical viewpoint focuses on maximizing overall happiness or utility for the greatest number of people. In this case, Samantha Eagles' decision to shut down offshore operations and reduce the workforce allowed the company to stay profitable and secure the jobs of the remaining workers, which likely resulted in more overall happiness/utility than if the company had gone bankrupt and all employees lost their jobs.