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The Ford  Pinto case is a well-known case that is often discussed in the   context of  business ethics. To summarize, Ford's design of the Pinto's fuel   tank was  defective, causing fires if the Pinto was involved in even minor   rear-end  collisions. Ford came to learn of the defect, but the company failed   to correct  it; Ford then predicted, based on a cost-benefit analysis, that it   would cost  more to repair the defect ($11 per vehicle, or $137 million total)   than it  would to pay for damages resulting from burn deaths, burn injuries,  and  burned  vehicles ($47.5 million). Consider the Ford Pinto case in light of  the  who-how  (WH) framework for business ethics.

Would Ford's  decision to forego repairing the defective design comply with   these ethical  guidelines? If so, why? If not, then what actions should Ford   have taken to  satisfy them? Explain your reasoning.

Your  response to this question should be a minimum of 500 words. Cite any   direct  quotes or paraphrased material from outside sources. Use APA   format