James knows that the company's new widget has a defect in it that will cause it to break after 3 months of use.He decides to say nothing about it because the company really needs the income from the new widget.It appears James's justification for his unethical behavior is ______.

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James justifies his unethical behavior by thinking that he is doing it for the good of the company. He is sacrificing long-term customer satisfaction and potentially harming the company's reputation for short-term income. This type of justification is common in situations where the decision-maker prioritizes their own or their organization's interests over ethical considerations.

James Knows That the Company's New Widget Has a Defect