Which of the following conditions is necessary for whistle-blowing to be morally permissible, but not morally obligatory?

A. The firm will do serious and considerable harm to employees or to the public.
B. The whistle-blower has documented evidence that would convince a reasonable, impartial observer that one's view of the situation is correct, and that the company's product poses a serious danger to the public.
C. The employee has good reason to believe that by going public, the necessary changes will be brought about.
D. The whistle-blower has reason to believe that he/she will be seen as failing to be loyal to the company.


A

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