The March of Dimes' initial objective was to raise funds in an attempt to find a cure for polio.Once the cure was discovered,they shifted their attention to raising funds for birth defect research.This illustrates:
A)organization syndrome
B)goal displacement
C)outcome conflict
D)bureaucratic incompetency

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Goal displacement occurs when an organization's original objective is achieved, but instead of disbanding, the organization shifts its attention to a new goal. This is what occurred with the March of Dimes, as their original objective of finding a cure for polio was achieved, they then shifted their focus to birth defect research.

The March of Dimes' Initial Objective Was to Raise Funds