Guy,CPA,is the auditor in-charge of the Big Pulp and Paper Company (BPPC) .During the audit,he discovers BPPC's safety equipment has broken down,resulting in deadly chemicals pouring into the only water source of a small village.Which of the following statements best reflects a Kantian analysis of Guy's ethical dilemma?
A) Guy's professional duty to protect his client and his firm is outweighed by the greater duty to ensure no harm is done to the people who depend on the water BPPC is polluting.
B) Guy's legal obligation is to maintain the confidentiality of BPPC's information and therefore,in this specific context,his professional responsibilities preclude his from helping the citizens impacted by the equipment breakdown.
C) When comparing the hundreds of people who would lose their jobs and suffer hardship if the chemical leak were made public,versus the small number of citizens affected by the chemical leak,Guy decides revealing the leak cause less good than if he keeps it quiet.
D) Guy's decision will be based on what he believes are the universally true principles of his personal religious faith.
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