LaBelle, a famous cosmetic brand, introduces a new skin cleanser. The product does extremely well and reaps huge profits for the company. After using the product for a few months, consumers complain of rashes and allergies. An external chemical agency accuses the company of using banned substances in its products. When investigated, the company’s CEO confesses that he knew about the substance but did not act because of the product’s initial success. Which of the following could be the cause for the CEO’s unethical behavior?
