As the owner of a popular restaurant, you have the option to source ingredients from a local supplier known for high$-$quality organic produce at a premium price or from a cheaper supplier with a less sustainable track record. The premium supplier's produce is eco$-$friendly, but the lower$-$cost supplier's products have a higher carbon footprint. You're concerned about the environmental impact. Which of the following best illustrates the deontological approach decision making?

Question $9$Answera.Choosing the premium supplier with eco$-$friendly, high$-$quality organic produce because it aligns with your duty to protect the environment, regardless of cost considerations.

b$.$Evaluating the environmental impact of each supplier's practices based on your moral duty to maximize short$-$term profitability.$$

c$.$Prioritizing cost$-$efficiency and immediate financial gains over eco$-$friendly sourcing practices to fulfill your moral duty to shareholders.$$

d$.$Emphasizing the importance of eco$-$friendly practices only when they lead to higher profitability.