Someone wants to become a partner in her atlanta law firm. she knows that if she bills the most revenue, it will her get her partnership. this can lead to unethical behavior.

I believe the answer is ill-conceived goal
ill-conceived goal refers to the type of factors that influence someone's motive that's based on negative behavior.
The belief that she will obtain partnership if she bill the most revenue will increase the likelihood that she'll do many illegal/unethical method to obtain that revenue.

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