Chapter 5.2, Problem 1EGDQ

Explanation of Solution

Social responsibilities of the query results:

“Yes”, there is an ethical responsibility with the query results.

Reason:

• MaryAnn has an ethical responsibility for the employees who were paid unequally based on the race.
• It is ethical that an employee should be paid for the work that he is given regardless the race.

Categorical Imperative:

• Categorical imperative signifies a complete requirement or a law that must be followed in all situations and is acceptable as an end in it.
• With respect to categorical imperative, the discrimination practice must be removed and equal salary must be provided to every employees...