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Ethical Case Study:
Case Summary:
MB and 2 other partners operate S Partners, a global import-export business, where MB records the
To Explain: The action of MB as ethical or not.
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To Identify: The People affected by the decision of MB.
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To Consider: The other alternatives available with MB.
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