All of the following are potential outcomes of unethical business decisions except:

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When a business acts unethically, it tends to spark negative reactions that hurt reputation and draw attention from outside observers. Bad public relations follow as media, customers, and partners view the company as untrustworthy, which can erode brand value and sales. Government scrutiny often increases, with regulators investigating misconduct, enforcing penalties, or requiring corrective actions. Customers may become reluctant to use the company’s products or services, leading to loss of market share. Increased corporate transparency, however, is not a direct or typical result of unethical behavior. Transparency usually grows as a remedy to rebuild trust—through more disclosure, accountability, and corrective measures—rather than as an immediate outcome of the unethical act itself.