I wonder if internal estoppel is a thing? Two options

Option A

  1) ethicist objects to something

  2) management declines the objection

  3) whistle blower reveals the declined objection

  4) public outcry ensues, stock price falls

  5) board members become agitated

  6) c-suite wakes up to another gut punch

Option B

  1) ethicist raises an objection

  2) management acts on the suggestion

  3) revenue misses target

  4) stock price falls

  5) board members become agitated

  6) C-Suite wakes up to another gut-punch

Choose.