A(n) would tell quinton that he should return unauthorized competitive information to its owner without examining it, even though the information would more than likely result in a large commission for quinton.

fixed point of reference.

Explanation:

Filling in the gap in the question, we have;

"A(n) FIXED POINT OF REFERENCE would tell Quinton that he should return unauthorized competitive information to its owner without examining it, even though the information would more than likely result in a large commission for Quinton''

To human beings, A fixed point of reference is some kind of 'stimuli' that gives one a response to any situation. A fixed reference point seek to find or establish a solution, it is also use for discussing, evaluating, and judging other parameters.

it is a part of john locke's natural rights popular during the age of enlightenment that people had inalienable rights to life, liberty and property. this was reflected by thomas jefferson in his declaration of independence as rights to life,liberty and the pursuit of happiness.

another line in the declaration of independence is that people have certain rights just because they are human. humans are capable of obeying the three natural rights john locke mentioned making them governable by these laws and therefore entitled to these rights as well.

no questions on whether they are allowed that right