Kendrick Reported That the Industrial Wastewater Treatment System Operated by His

Kendrick reported that the industrial wastewater treatment system operated by his employer was no longer operating properly, allowing toxics-laden water to be discharged to the river. He was pleased to see the plant manager, Susan, immediately shut down production for an indefinite period, pending repair of the wastewater treatment system. Susan demonstrated

A) excessive emphasis on short-term revenues.
B) responsiveness to shareholders at the expense of other constituencies.
C) a desire for simple and expedient solutions to ethical problems.
D) consideration of ethics solely as a legal issue or a public relations tool.
E) willingness to take an ethical stand that may impose financial costs.