Ray, the Manager of Soy Farm Inc

Ray, the manager of Soy Farm Inc., must decide whether to plant genetically modified seed that could spread to the crop of an adjacent farm, whose owner opposes its use. Not using the seed could cut Soy's production and profitability, impacting its owners, employees, creditors, and others. If Ray considers all of these factors in making his decision, he is likely applying

A) religious principles.
B) the categorical imperative.
C) the principle of rights theory.
D) utilitarianism.