Which one of the following statements is correct?

Select one:

A$.$ Organizations that concern themselves with ethics generally have less time to focus their attention on their core business goals.

B$.$ Organizations that demonstrate high ethical standards can find it difficult to recruit and retain employees.

C$.$ The result of maintaining high ethical standards from an economical standpoint is an increase in operational expenses.

D$.$ Ethical organizations avoid legal issues because their activities comply with applicable laws and regulations.