When we hold others less accountable for unethical behavior when it's carried out through third parties, this is called:
A) Ill-conceived goals
B) Motivated blindness
C) Indirect blindness
D) The slippery slope
E) Overvaluing outcomes

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Indirect blindness refers to the tendency to hold others less accountable for unethical behavior when it is carried out through third parties, such as subcontractors or suppliers. It is a form of moral disengagement that allows individuals and organizations to distance themselves from the consequences of their actions. Ill-conceived goals, motivated blindness, the slippery slope, and overvaluing outcomes are other forms of cognitive biases that can contribute to unethical behavior, but they are not specifically related to the tendency to overlook unethical behavior that is carried out indirectly.

When We Hold Others Less Accountable for Unethical Behavior When