Question $31(2$ points$)$

During a recent economic downturn, executives of a national home goods retailer decided to permanently close $12$ stores $($out of $267)$ to ensure the long$-$term viabi of the business. Closing these locations put hundreds of employees out of work negatively affected $12$ local communities. However, this decision will ultimately the company millions of dollars and benefit many stockholders and other stakeholders. The benefits of closing the stores outweigh the benefits of keep them open. Keeping the stores open would be advantageous for many fewer than closing the stores. Thif logic is an example of the $$ approach to ethical dilemmas.

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