Consider the Week 5 case study, Life, Death, and Property Rights: The Pharmaceutical Industry Faces AIDS in Africa
You are the CEO of a pharmaceutical company that has developed a potentially life-saving drug for treating AIDS. The drug is highly effective and has the potential to make a significant impact in regions with a high prevalence of the disease, such as Africa. However, the production costs of the drug are substantial, and it is currently priced at a level that makes it unaffordable for many people in Africa.
According to deontological approaches in business decision making, what should be your primary consideration when determining the pricing strategy for the AIDS drug in Africa?

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Consider the Week 5 case study, Life, Death, and Property Rights: The Pharmaceutical Industry Faces AIDS in Africa

You are the CEO of a pharmaceutical company that has developed a potentially life-saving drug for treating AIDS. The drug is highly effective and has the potential to make a significant impact in regions with a high prevalence of the disease, such as Africa. However, the production costs of the drug are substantial, and it is currently priced at a level that makes it unaffordable for many people in Africa.

According to deontological approaches in business decision making, what should be your primary consideration when determining the pricing strategy for the AIDS drug in Africa?

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Price the drug in a way that ensures affordability for as many people as possible, considering the urgent need for AIDS treatment in Africa.

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Maximize profits for the company by pricing the drug at a level that covers production costs and generates substantial revenue.

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Evaluate the impact of the drug's pricing on the company's reputation and public image in Africa.

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Conduct a market analysis to determine the highest price the market can bear for the AIDS drug.

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