You are the general manager of a regional chemical company. …

You are the general manager of a regional chemical company.  In the course of producing your bulk chemicals, large amounts of particles and smoke are emitted through your plant’s smokestack.  The level of pollutants is below the current EPA regulations, and you are not violating any laws, but one of the community groups is complaining about minor health problems caused by the smoke. After investigating numerous alternatives, the operations team determines that the most effective solution would be to install a “scrubber” system, which will remove 90% of the pollutants and ash. Cost =$1 million.  Identify four stakeholder groups  In your opinion, would it be ethical for the company to spend one million dollars to install the scrubber system, knowing that the company is not breaking any laws. Using the Utilitarian reasoning (cost-benefit analysis) present a compelling argument for or against installing the scrubber system. To receive full credit you must briefly explain how installing the scrubber system can affect each one of the four stakeholders groups that you have identified and then state your conclusion. Lastly, explain why your proposed solution is the most logical alternative.