Focusing on organizational goals, such as quarterly earnings, rather than individual actions can lead to ______.
A)greater short-term profits
B)greater awareness of the ethical implications of actions
C)a loss of awareness of ethical implications
D)weaker short-term profits

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Focusing solely on organizational goals may cause individuals within the organization to overlook the ethical implications of their actions in order to achieve those goals, resulting in a loss of awareness of ethical implications. This may prioritize short-term profits at the cost of ethics and sustainability. Therefore, the best choice is C.

Focusing on Organizational Goals, Such as Quarterly Earnings, Rather Than