The management of an oil company decides to set up a new plant in along the coast. However, this would create harmful effects on the ocean and the animals living near the coastline. On the other hand, the company would incur higher costs if it sets up the plant in another area. The management thus finds itself in a situation where both actions would have a negative consequence. This scenario exemplifies a(n) _____
a. false dilemma
b. strange loop
c. ethical lapse
d. ethical dilemma