The main idea in the Making Ethical Decisions box "Do We Stay or Do We Go?" indicates:
A) a need for firms to place a higher level of importance on time-to-market when choosing facilities locations.
B) that the goal of finding the lowest cost location should never be overshadowed by other concerns if the firm is to remain loyal to its stockholders.
C) that many locations do not meet ISO 14000 standards.
D) a need for firms to consider the economic impact of their existence and/or departure from a particular location.

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The Making Ethical Decisions box "Do We Stay or Do We Go?" emphasizes the importance of firms considering the economic impact of their existence and/or departure from a particular location. While time-to-market and cost factors may also be important considerations, the focus of the article is on the ethical and social responsibility of firms in making location decisions that are not only profitable but also sustainable and responsible to their host communities. Choice A is incorrect because it suggests a narrow focus on time-to-market at the expense of other concerns. Choice B is also incorrect because it puts too much emphasis on shareholder interests at the expense of other stakeholders such as employees, customers, and the environment. Choice C is not mentioned in the article and is therefore irrelevant.

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