scenario 

Scenario Anne knows that she is going to incur increased costs if she

expands her business. She is concerned about the impact these costs will have

on her profit margin and the long-term sustainability of the business.

Currently, Anne buys free-range chickens and bison and lamb that are fed only

non-GMO feed, but this costs her almost 50 percent more than some other

sources. Anne is confident that she could still provide a high-quality product

while reducing the cost of her ingredients. The problem is that the Salty Pawz

Web site and all of the product labels contain information about how her

products use free-range chickens and animals not fed with GMOs. Anne is

concerned about whether she can ethically switch ingredients without informing

her customers and changing her labels. The dogs will still be getting treats

that are healthier than mass-produced ones, and the chances of anyone finding

out about the switch are slim. Should Anne be worried about deciding to use

cheaper ingredients to make her dog treats? 

Question 

please explain the ethical considerations involved in moving from

free-range, sustainable, non-GMO ingredients to cheaper ingredients that still

make a good product without informing Anne's customers. What is your advice to

her concerning this decision, both for and against swapping out the higher-cost

ingredients for something cheaper? Since the treats are being fed to animals,

does Anne have the same ethical 5 responsibilities to her customers that she

would have if she were making treats for human consumption?