Melinda Faces an Ethical Dilemma

Melinda faces an ethical dilemma. She knows that the shareholders will lose profits if she agrees to the more expensive insurance coverage, yet she also wants to do what is best for her employees. Which of the following should Melinda do based on considerations of leaders and loyalty?

A) always do what is best for the employees
B) always do what is best for the shareholders
C) push the decision down to lower parts of the organization
D) recognize that it is not uncommon for leaders to juggle a range of loyalties