Phillip said to a close friend,"I am fed up with my company's continual disregard for the environment.They secretly dispose of hazardous chemicals into a nearby stream constantly.I don't know how they get away with it! I am going to call a reporter at the and reveal what my company is doing." Phillip's decision to tell somebody about his company's actions is an example of
A)operating at a preconventional level.
B)violating a code of ethics.
C)backstabbing his manager.
D)being guided by the invisible hand.
E)whistle-blowing.

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Phillip's decision to disclose his company's actions to a reporter is an act of whistle-blowing. It is an ethical decision to expose the wrongdoing of a company that is harmful to the environment and society. It shows that Phillip is operating at a post-conventional level of moral development, where he is guided by his internal moral principles and values, rather than following rules or laws blindly.

Phillip Said to a Close Friend,"I Am Fed Up with My