Thewardenof a state prison has beenreceivingcomplaintsfromfemalecorrectionalofficers.Theircomplaintsarenotagainsttheinmatesbut rather areagainstsomeoftheirmalecolleagues.Thecomplaintsallegethatthemaleofficershaveengagedincontinuingsexualharassment,includingpostingpornographicimagesinthelockerroom,usingdegradinglanguageabouttheminfrontoftheinmates,andusingtheirhandsmorethan necessary duringtraining exercises. The warden considers covering up the situation, with the rationale that he stands to be fired or demoted if the situation becomes known outside the institution. This would be an application of the _______________ viewpoint.
A. deontological
B. egoism
C. utilitarian
D. Marxist
Answer: B
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