A nurse manager determines the work shifts for the staff based on a predetermined health care…

➤ Why might shift assignment by policy not always reflect rule-utilitarian ethics?
Policy-based shift assignments can fail rule-utilitarian standards if rules ignore context, harm vulnerable staff, or reduce patient safety. If guidelines lack outcome evidence or produce predictable negative effects, following them does not maximize welfare. Ethical managers should review data, consider exceptions, and revise policies to align rules with overall good and fairness.