Assume that you are a high level manager for a shoe manufacturer . You know you could increase you profit margin by hiring women in Indonesia that you pay $100 a month ; however , you also know that some believe this is an exploitative labor practice . Using an outcome - based or utilitarianism approach to ethics , which of the following is true ?" 1, The exploitation of women is never ethical , therefore , you would not hire the women in Indonesia . In this case exploitation consists of paying $100 / month - a fraction of the U. S. minimum wage . 2, You look to see what would happen if everyone acted this same way - - what is the categorical imperative ? If everyone moved jobs overseas to hire lower paid workers what would happen ? What happens if everyone constantly chases lower wages ? \\3) You make the decision based on your own religious based ethical standard . as You would weigh some of the negatives of hiring the women in Indonesia ( may be exploitive , could hurt your workers in the U.S., could give you negative press) against the positives ( you may be able to help the women improve their lives , you will deliver more profit to shareholders ) and make your decision based on sound ethical reasoning* that can be supported