Which option most clearly shows the long-term organisational effect of ignoring social objective?

Correct answer: Pollution case reduces brand reputation and sales fall

The governing concept is the effect of social responsibility on organisational performance over time. Pollution represents failure to protect the environment and community, which is a social objective. A pollution case can trigger public criticism, regulatory penalties, consumer distrust, negative media coverage, and boycotts. These effects may weaken brand reputation and reduce sales, clearly showing a long-term organisational consequence. Therefore option A is correct. Training an employee is generally a development activity, correct tax payment is responsible compliance rather than an adverse consequence, and a safe product increasing trust is an example of fulfilling social responsibility. Those choices do not demonstrate the harmful organisational result asked for in the question.