Which of the following, if True, tends to compromise the ethical standing of the CEO's position?

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B) While the decision to move toward clean energy would benefit the community in which the plant is located, it also may introduce other ethical issues. Therefore, Choice B is the answer, as the CEO's decision to purchase the equipment from her grandson's firm would constitute a conflict of interest. Properly, bids for supplying the solar panels should be part of a transparent decision process, not one based on family ties. Choice A indicates a personal reason for wanting to benefit the community, but does not in itself create an ethical issue. Similarly, Choices D and E are logical consequences of the company's policy, indicating that a socially responsible policy can and ought to be rewarded by bonuses and increased profits. Choice C shows a drawback to coal and thus would tend to support the CEO's intention to use an alternative source of energy.

Which of the Following, If True, Tends to Compromise the Ethical