What Conclusion About Ethical Corporate Behavior Can Be Drawn from the Lawsuits

What conclusion about ethical corporate behavior can be drawn from the lawsuits and payouts that R.J. Reynolds, Lorillard, and Philip Morris continue to be subject to?

A) A culture of unethical behavior can be more costly than specific actions.
B) Even if upper management initiates unethical behavior, lower-level employees often pay the highest costs.
C) Just because an organization's behavior is legal does not mean there will not be ethical and financial costs.
D) State and local governments can exact steep costs even from international corporations.